GMC 1976 ZEO 6083 Maintenance Manual page 593

Figure 96-Installing Ignition Switch
tighten mounting screws . Caution should be exer-
cised to prevent moving the switch out of detent . Use
only the correct screws . Tighten to 35 inch-pounds.
30 . Install neutral-start switch and back-up light
switch . Do not tighten screws . Neutral-start switch
will be adjusted in the car and should be tightened
to 20 inch-pounds.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE SCREWS .
31 . Install lower wire protector over wires and on
jacket (figure 78).
34. Install horn parts.
STEERING COLUMN
INSTALLATION
STEERING 9- 6 1
32 . Install mounting bracket. DO NOT SUBSTI-
TUTE BOLTS. (Mounting bracket torque, 15 foot-
pounds).
33 . Install steering wheel. Torque steering wheel
nut to 30 foot-pounds.
Make sure this procedure is followed in exactly
this order.
1 . Reconnect all electrical connections.
2. Install column into position and loosely attach
mounting bracket to instrument panel with two
mounting bolts .
CAUTION :
Do not use longer bolts or over-
torque bolts. The correct bolts and torque
are necessary to insure the breakaway ac-
tion ofthe bracket and capsules in the event
ofa collision.
3. Attach column at coupling . Tighten fasteners
to specified torque .
4. Attach column bolts to instrument panel with
specified torque.
5. Slide dash mounting plate firmly against dash
and install mounting screws .
CAUTION :
Make certain that column instru-
ment mounting panel is never unsupported
when either dash mounting or gear mount-
ing is connected.