Standard Steering Column Lower Bearing Adjustment - GMC G Service Manual

R Install or Connect
• Steering column assembly. Refer to "R/V or G-Model
Steering Column Replacement" in this section.
STANDARD STEERING COLUMN
LOWER BEARING ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (COLUMN SHIFT)
Adjust (Figure 28)
1. Put the transmission in neutral and disconnect the
transmission rods.
2. Test for rotational drag by turning the shift lever
through the 2-3 shift arc. The drag measured must not
be more than 9 N (2 lbs.).
3. Loosen the three clamping screws.
• Increase clearance by sliding the clamping
screws in the direction of arrow "B" until the first
reverse lever is free of drag (figure 28).
• Decrease clearance by sliding the clamping
screws in the direction of arrow "A" until a slight
drag is felt at the first reverse shift lever (figure
28).
4. Install a 0.13 mm (0.005-inch) thick shim between the
space and either of the shift levers.
STEERING COLUMN 3B4-27
5. Slide the clamping screws in the direction of arrow "B"
until the system is loose. Slide the screws in the
opposite direction until a drag is felt at the first reverse
shift lever.
6. Tighten the clamping screws.
7. Remove the shim.
8. Install the transmission rods.
80 88
C. 2-3 Shift Lever
D. Shim 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Figure 28 — Lower Bearing Adjustment
Jacket
Lower
Bearing
83. Bolt
84. Spacer
85. Lower Shift
Lever
88. Retainer
89. Adapter Clip
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