1972 Tilt Column housing removal

[72K20SUBN]

Hello All,

I'm attempting to remove the housing off the 1972 Chevy Suburban Tilt so that I can replace the wiring, gaskets, and repaint before reinstalling into vehicle.

In order to fully dissassemble, I need to get to the tilt pivot pins, but the outer shroud (housing) covers these pins. It appears the outer shroud would simply pull off, as I don't see any screws/pins/snaps holding it in place. But there is some unknown force that I can't see holding it down tightly.

Has anyone had experience in dissassembling and removing this piece? If so, I could really use some pointers on this.

Thanks much.