Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 560

STEERING
9 - 3
10
WHEEL MUST N O T V A R Y MORE
T H A N 5 DEGREES F R O M H O R I ­
Z O N T A L W H E N F R O N T W H E E L S *
ARE I N S T R A I G H T A H E A D P O S I T I O N . 1
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Fig. 9 - 2 Locating Steering Wheel Position
removing two retaining clips between bezel and in­
side of switch cover.
4. Push in hazard warning knob and unscrew knob.
Fig. 9 - 4 C - S n a p Ring, Thrust Washer, Wave Washer
8. Remove the steering column mounting bracket
from the steering column to provide clearance so
that the wiring and curved connector can be re­
moved. This can be accomplished by removing the
four short bolts attaching bracket to steering column,
also remove two nuts and wedge bolt that attaches
bracket to the instrument panel. Remove wedge
shaped shim placed between bracket and instrument
panel brace.
5. Remove snap ring from upper steering shaft by
sliding sideways out groove with tool J 22569. Do
not pry against switch (Fig. 9-3).
6. Slide thrust washer and wave washer off upper
steering shaft (Fig. 9-4).
7. Disconnect turn signal switch wiring harness at
connector under instrument panel.
NOTE: Always hold the steering column against
the instrument panel when mounting bracket is re­
moved. Do not allow the steering column to drop
downward.
WIRING HARNESS COVER
F i g . 9 - 3 C - S n a p Ring RemovaI F i g . 9 - 5 Removing Wiring Harness Cover