Re: Ign. Sw. Mod./Steering column

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

> The whole upper steering column drops down.  You need to unscrew the Allen
> (recess hex) screw on the diagonal bracket down on the left, and then drill off
> the head of the shear bolt on the right.  The stub of the shear bolt then
> screws out of the back of the hole.

	No drilling required. Two Allen screws and two washers(holding a
spring) later, the aluminum housing is off.
 
> You'll need a new shear bolt when you replace it.  

  	Not neccessary, see above.

> states that the upper and lower parts of the steering column should be clamped
> together with self-gripping pliers during reassembly.
lub

	Are the upper and lower parts of the steering column NOT actually
secured together. It appears that the spring assembly pressing down on
the aluminum housing on the shaft actually holds the two pieces of the
steering column together! Is that true?
	My next problem is to reapply the washers(that press against the
spring) to the steering shaft. I have no idea how to "push" them on.
They were hard enough to get off w/o the right tool. The clamping
together of the upper and lower parts of the steering column with
self-gripping pliers may help here though. Any and all help is
appreciated!!
				TIA!
					Allan