Wagoneer L6-242 4.0L VIN M FI (1988)
Fig. 32 Lockplate removal
5.
Using lock plate compressor tool, compress lock plate, then remove snap ring from steering shaft groove.
6.
Remove lock plate, canceling cam, upper bearing preload spring and thrust washer.
7.
Press hazard warning knob inward, turn counterclockwise and remove from column.
8.
On models with column shift, remove gear selector indicator cover.
9.
On models with column shift, remove gear selector indicator lamp bracket retaining screw.
10.
On all models, remove tilt lever.
11.
Disconnect turn signal switch wire harness connector from mounting bracket. Wrap tape around connector to prevent snagging during removal.
12.
Remove wire harness plastic protector from column jacket.
13.
Remove turn signal switch retaining screws and dimmer switch actuator, then pull switch upward and remove switch from column.
14.
Remove any additional harnesses from column.
15.
Insert ignition key, then turn lock cylinder to On position.
Fig. 30 Measuring yoke tilt angle
16.
Using suitable pliers, remove key warning buzzer and contacts as an assembly. Attempting to remove buzzer and contacts separately, may
result in contacts falling into column assembly.
17.
Remove lock cylinder retaining screw, then lock cylinder from column.
18.
Remove ignition and dimmer switches, then the column cover retaining screws and cover.
19.
Remove upper bearing race and seat from steering shaft, then reinstall tilt lever and place column in full upward tilt position.
Fig. 46 Tilt spring & retainer removal
20.
Using suitable screwdriver, press tilt spring retainer inward and rotate counterclockwise until retainer tabs align with housing lugs. Remove tilt
spring guide and retainer. Tilt spring guide is under strong spring tension. Use care when removing guide and retainer from column to
avoid injury.
21.
Place column housing in center (non-tilt) position, then remove housing pivot pins using pivot removal tool No. J-21854-1 or equivalent.
22.
Raise tilt lever to disengage lock shoes, then remove column housing by turning clockwise until lock rack separates from remote rod.
23.
Remove tilt lever from housing.
24.
Remove lock sector spring retaining screw, rotate spring clockwise to disengage from bolt, then remove spring, retaining ring, lock sector and
sector shaft.
25.
Remove lock bolt, lock rack, rack preload spring, spring shim (if applicable) and remote rod from housing.
