Could someone explain the steps for removing the column shift bowl on the steering column for my 76 f100 with a manual "3 on the tree"? The hole in the shift bowl looks elongated allowing the pin for the shifter to fit very loosely in the hole. It also appears there is a badly deteriorated rubber grommet that goes around the shifter where it inserts in the shift bowl. Thanks.

 

See parts catalog pic where you asked for the parts.

 

Thank you sir!

 

Maybe this diagram will help? Or this...? "First you need to remove the steering wheel, then the turn signal switch. Drive the roll pin out of the gear shift and pull it out. There is some spring pressure to work against to get the shifter out. Then, underneath the turn signal switch are two nuts. Try loosening these first then remove the casting. These are what "clamps" the collar in place. If you take the nuts all the way off the little square head bolts might fall into the steering column and can be a real pain to retrieve. Once all that's out of the way, you can pull the shift collar off. To remove the turn signal switch, you need to remove the phillips head screws that hold the switch in place. Unplug the switch harness under the dash. Look at the harness plug, then look at the terminals, there are little plastic fingers that lock them in place. Depress the fingers and pull the wires out of the plug. Be sure to make a chart of where the wires go. Once the plug is removed, tie a string around the wires and pull the switch out all the way. The string will make getting the wires back through easier. The shift collar just pulls off and the new one pushes on. After that reassemble in reverse order. I'm used to the 73-77's, the 78-79 might be a little different.?

 

Just what I'm looking for....I'm a step by step kinda guy. Thanks!

 

Can not guarantee it to be 100% accurate but at least get you going in the right direction.

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