Merkur Scorpio V6-179 2.9L (1989)
Fig. 21 Ignition Lock Barrel Removal
Fig. 22 Horn Pickup Electrical Connector Removal
Fig. 23 Upper Bearing Removal
Disassembly
1.
Remove steering wheel and steering column as described previously.
2.
Remove plastic upper bearing tolerance ring.
3.
Loosen height adjuster pinch bolt. Insert a flathead screwdriver into height adjuster slit, Fig. 20, then twist screwdriver to widen slit, then remove
lower bearing.
4.
Separate steering column and shaft assembly.
5.
Remove and discard lower column spire washer from steering shaft.
6.
Remove bearing, tolerance washer and spring from steering shaft.
7.
Remove four multi-function switch and wiper/washer switch retaining screws, then the switches.
8.
Turn ignition switch to ACC position, depress lock barrel locking plunger as shown in Fig. 21, then pull ignition lock barrel from housing.
9.
Using a suitable screwdriver, depress and unclip ignition switch harness and plate assembly.
10.
Disconnect and remove horn pickup electrical connector as shown in Fig. 22.
11.
Remove and discard height adjuster pivot nut and bolt, then the height adjuster and steering column mounting bracket from column tube.
12.
Disengage height adjuster from steering column mounting bracket, then remove spring, plastic sides and washer.
13.
Remove upper bearing as shown in Fig. 23.
