Rebuilding automatic steering column

[nxtruck]

Well, I took the column out of the truck this evening and, sure enough, the lower bearing is wasted. It has a bunch of play in it. I didn't take the column apart yet, but it seems as if the steering shaft will just slide out of the bottom of the column tube. Is this how it's supposed to come apart, or is that because of the lower bearing being gone? Either way, I did order a lower bearing, column seal, and a neutral/backup switch from LMC and will go through it one evening this week.
Thanks again for all of the help!!

pimpston65,
My column was missing the green bulb cover, also. I'm not sure if or where these can be found.