Wagoneer L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1982)
Fig. 3 Non-tilt steering column & components. Automatic transmission
DISASSEMBLY
Steering column removal is not necessary if only the lock plate cover, lock plate, steering shaft snap ring, upper bearing preload spring,
cancelling cam, turn signal switch or lock cylinder are to be serviced.
1. Place front wheels in straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove column-to-instrument panel bezel and left air conditioning duct, if equipped.
4. Remove steering wheel.
5. Remove lock plate cover.
6. Remove lock plate and steering shaft snap ring as follows:
a. Inspect and identify steering shaft nut thread type. Metric shafts have an identifying groove in the steering wheel locating splines. Standard
type shafts do not have this groove.
