Disassembly and Reassembly

1. Apply grease to the inside lip of the boot.
2. Remove the boot while using a rod to widen the lip section.

INNER COVER REMOVAL

1. Apply grease to the inside lip of the inner cover.
2. Cover the joint while using a rod to widen the lip section.

3. While using the rod to widen the inner cover from behind pull the cover to remove it from the joint.
STEERING LOCK BRACKET/STEERING LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL

If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket side.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>A< STEERING LOCK CYLINDER/STEERING LOCK BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLTS INSTALLATION

1. When installing the steering lock and steering lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.

CAUTION: The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with new ones when the steering lock is installed.

>B< INNER COVER INSTALLATION

Cover the inside lip of the inner cover with grease and pull the outside of the cover onto the joint.

>C< BEARING INSTALLATION

1. Fill the inside of the bearing with specified grease.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or equivalent
2. Install the bearings to the shaft on the joint assembly.
3. Wrap plastic tape approximately one and one-half times around the concave circumferences of the bearings, and then press fit the bearings into the cover assembly.

>D< BOOT INSTALLATION
Apply grease to the inside of the lip section of the boot, and then install the boot to the joint.

INSPECTION
- Check the