Steering Shaft Disassembly

Position the upper shaft 90 degrees to the lower shaft and separate the two parts.
CAUTION: Prior to separating the upper shaft from the lower shaft, note the relationship of the upper shaft, with the lock bolt slot at the 12 o'clock position, to the lower shaft pinch bolt groove at the 7 o'clock position. Refer to this orientation for proper assembly.

Fig 1: Positioning Upper And Lower Steering Shafts
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Rotate the centering sphere 90 degrees and remove it from the upper shaft.

Fig 2: Rotating And Removing Centering Sphere From Upper Shaft
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Separate the sphere halves and remove the joint preload spring.

Fig 3: Removing Joint Preload Spring By Separating Sphere Halves
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