GMC 1976 ZEO 6083 Maintenance Manual page 587

Figure 78-Removing Wire Protector
5 . Remove signal switch wire protector. DO
NOT DAMAGE WIRES. (figure 78). Wrap a piece
of tape around the upper connector and wires to
prevent snagging when removing the switch . (figure
79)
6. Remove three cover screws . Remove shaft lock
cover.
7. Remove tilt release lever and signal switch
lever. Push hazard warning plunger in and remove
hazard warning knob . Remove upper shift lever from
bowl . Remove indicator wire, if automatic transmis-
sion column . Remove neutral start switch .
8 . Depress lock plate with finger and pry retain-
ing ring out of groove with screwdriver (figure 81).
Tool J-23653 can be used (figure 80) but the full load
Figure 79-Connector and Wires Taped
STEERING 9- 5 5
Figure 80-Removing Retaining Ring
of the upper bearing spring should not be relieved as
then the retaining ring will turn easily making re-
moval more difficult. Remove lock plate, cancelling
cam and upper bearing spring .
9. Remove the three signal switch mounting
screws .
10 . Position shift bowl in "low" shift position .
Pull the switch straight up (figure 82).
Figure 81-Using Tool to Remove Retaining Ring