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384-6
1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 384-6 Column Mounting - H Series
TILT-AWAY C O L U M N A N D KEY
RELEASE
I N CAR PROCEDURES
NOTE: All elements of energy absorbing columns are
sensitive to damage and must be handled with care. The
following procedures apply to both the function locking
and key release columns except as noted. Figs. 3B4-7 and
384-8.
LOCK PLATE AND/OR CANCELLING
C A M (TI LT-A W A Y )
Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Refer to STEERING WHEEL-Removal.
3. Lock plate cover may be removed for replacement at
this time by releasing as shown (Fig. 3B4-9).
4. Position Tool J 23653 over steering shaft and tighten
nut until tool slightly depresses lock plate. Pry wire snap ring
from shaft and discard (Fig. 3B4- 10). Remove Tool J 24653.
5. Remove lock plate and cancelling cam (Fig. 3B4-11).
NOTE: Apply thin coat of lithium grease to all friction
parts.
1. Install cancelling cam and lock plate aligning splines
in steering shaft with I.D. of lock plate (Fig. 3B4-11).
2. Position new wire snap ring over Tool J 23653. Install
Tool J 23653 over shaft and tighten nut until wire snap ring
can be installed in groove in steering shaft (Fig. 384-12).
3. If removed, reinstall cover on lock plate (Fig. 3B4-9).
4. Refer to STEERING WHEEL-Installation.
5. Connect negative battery cable.
S W I T C H A S S E M B L Y
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UPPER S H A F T
B E A R I N G
A C T U A T O R
EASE L E V E R
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S H R O U D
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B R A C K E T
Fig. 384-7 Tilt-Away Key Release Column
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