Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 576

S T E E R I N G
9-19
ring adjustment is performed by lengthening the
tolerance ring until the space between the retaining
snap ring and lower bearing is filled and then
loosening the tolerance ring 1/8 to 1/4 turn. After
adjustment is completed, stake the tolerance ring
in 3 equally spaced places with a soldering iron.
14. Retighten the 12-sided nut until the torque r e ­
quired to rotate the steering shaft, with the housing
in the mid position, is 15 oz. in.
NOTE: This specification may be obtained by
placing the steering wheel on the shaft, attaching
an ounce spring scale to a spoke 5" from center
and obtaining a reading of 3 ounces.
15. Remove tilt release lever and install cover
using tool J 21853 (see Figure 9-33).
NOTE: Be sure the hazard warning knob is pushed
in to allow clearance for the cover and to avoid
damage to switch.
CA UTION: Play or slack should be left in signal
switch wires when clamped to underside of steer­
ing column so that the column head is free to move
in full up position.
16. Install tilt release lever, signal switch lever,
hazard warning knob to proper torque. On Tempest
and Firebird models with automatic transmission and
column shift install the shift indicator bezel using
the two attaching screws.
17. Slide cancelling cam and cancelling cam spring
on upper steering shaft prior to steering wheel
installation.
NOTE: Prior to installing cancelling cam be sure
that turn signal switch is in neutral position and
hazard flasher is in OFF position, this will pre­
vent damage to the switch when steering wheel is
installed.
18. Rewrap the mesh cover if removed or re­
placed.
J 2 2 5 4 9
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F i g . 9-32 Installing Shift Bowl onto Shift Tube
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J 21853
Fig. 9 - 3 3 Installing Turn Signal Switch Cover
NOTE: The mesh cover can be reassembled to
the mast jacket with electrician's tape.
19. Install mounting bracket and torque bolts to
15 lb. ft.
CAUTION: Do not use substitute bolts.
20. Install neutral-start and back-up light switch.
It will be readjusted in the car.
CAUTION: Do not use substitute screws for neu-
tralizer switch.
NOTE: See Section 7 for proper adjustment of
neutralizer switch.
21. Install lower flange on steering shaft and
torque bolt to 30 lb. in. On Tempest models install
lower shaft and pot joint to upper shaft, tighten
clamping nut to 32 lb
B
ft.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF
STEERING SHAFT POT J O I N T -
TEMPEST MODELS ONLY (Fig 9-34)
NOTE: The pot joint need only be disassembled
if there is looseness or binding in the assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove steering column from car as outlined
previously.
2. Scribe a mark on housing and lower steering
shaft.
3. Remove wire retaining clip around inside of
housing. Care must be taken not to cut rubber boot
around lower shaft.