steering colum

[Buddy]

I am putting my truck back together and I have noticed that on my steering colum there is a bearing that appears to be shot. how do i get this thing apart, is it easy to change?

[VileZambonie]

You'll have to be more elaborate

[Buddy]

there is some type of bearing in my steering column. It is just outside the fire wall and down the shaft about 8 ". there is some type of c clip that appers to hold it all in place. I can also see a platic ring that appers to be broken as well. I cant seem to figure how to get it apart. Do I have to tske the entier column out? what is this bearing called