tilt steering column 1993 Ford Van

[maaron]

I am seperating the steering column at the pivot point to put new bushings in the upper halh of the column. However, I am not smart enough to fiqure out how to disconnnect the ignition actuator rod from either half of the column. I have the lock cylinder out but the actuator is still connect to the gear that the lock cylinder turns. In the lower half of the column the piece that actually move the ignition switch, seems all contained and I can't get that out either? I'm sure there is something simple that I am overlooking. Please help.

Thanks. maaron