Rampage L4-135 2.2L (1983)
1. Align master serrations, then install lower shaft assembly onto steering gear input shaft.
2. Install roll pin into lower universal joint.
3. Snap shaft seal onto toe plate and lubricate inside surface of seal. Slide toe plate over lower shaft and mount toe plate to floor.
4. With column completely assembled and universal joint and spring attached to shaft, hang column to panel by upper right hand mounting point.
5. Unlock key cylinder, then align shaft serrations and mate lower shaft to universal joint.
6. Loosely install the other two mounting bolts and nut, then install the universal joint pin using a back-up to prevent damage to lower bearing.
7. Tighten all column mounting bolts and nuts finger tight, and then loosen two turns. Retighten the lower bolts first, and then the upper nuts so as to
properly align the universal joints.
Disassembly/Assembly
Fig. 8 Steering column exploded view. Motor Home
MOTOR HOME
Disassembly
1. Clamp column assembly in a vise.
2. Remove turn signal lever, then remove turn signal switch retaining screws and lift switch up and position aside.
3. Remove snap ring from upper end of steering shaft.
4. Remove the 3 bearing housing retaining screws. These screws must be removed before steering shaft is removed.
5. Install tool C-4044 or equivalent, and press shaft out of bearing, then remove bearing housing from shaft.
6. Remove bearing lower snap ring from shaft, then remove shaft through lower end of column.
7. Place ignition switch lock cylinder in Lock position and remove key. Insert a small screwdriver into lock cylinder release hole and push in to
release spring loaded lock retainer. Pull out lock cylinder and remove ignition switch.
8. Remove the 4 lock housing-to-column jacket hex head retaining screws and remove both housing and spring washer from jacket.
Inspection
1. Clean all parts in suitable cleaning solvent and inspect parts.
2. Inspect turn signal switch for distortion or broken parts or damaged parts. Inspect wiring harness for worn or bare spots.
3. Inspect steering shaft bearing for smooth operation. If bearing shows any signs of roughness or wear, it should be replaced.
Reassembly
1. Install boot and floor plate on lower end of column jacket.
2. Install spring washer and both housings.
3. Position ignition switch in center detent (Off) position. Feed wires down through the space between housing and jacket. Position switch in housing
and tighten the 3 retaining screws.
4. With ignition key cylinder in Lock position, remove key. Insert cylinder into housing, then press cylinder until contact is made with pin on ignition
