On-Vehicle Service (R/V And G-Models) - GMC G Service Manual

4. Pinch bolt to the upper yoke assembly. The pinch bolt
must pass through the shaft undercut.
i ^ i Tighten
• Pinch bolt to "Specifications" at the end of this
section.
1^1 Measure (Figure 8)
• Carden joint operating angle (G-Model). The
angle must not exceed 39 degrees maximum or
34 degrees minimum.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (R/V AND G-MODELS)

R/V MODEL STEERING COLUMN
REPLACEMENT
H Remove or Disconnect (Figure 9)
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Transmission control linkage from the column shift
tube levers.
3. Nuts and washers (2) that secure the flanged end of
the steering shaft to the flexible coupling.
4. Nuts (10) and clamp (11).
5. Steering wheel. Refer to "Steering Wheel Replace­
ment" in this section.
STEERING COLUMN 3B4-13
♦ FRT
A. Angle must not exceed 39 degrees maximum
or 34 degrees minimum.
Figure 8 — Carden Joint Angle (G-Model)
6. Steering column harness at the connector.
• Disconnect the neutral-start switch and back-up
lamp switch connectors (some models). Refer
to CHASSIS ELECTRICAL (SEC. 8B) in this
manual.
7. Transmission indicator cable (some models).
8. Screws (6), upper cover (3), lower cover (5) and
seal (4).
9. Screws (7), nuts (8) and bracket (9).
10. Steering column assembly. Rotate the column so the
shift lever clears the dash opening.
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