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384-24
1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
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Fig. 384-6 1 Installing Actuator Arm
17. Install upper bearing preload spring.
18. Install cancelling cam and lock plate aligning splines
in steering shaft with I.D. of lock plate (Fig. 3B4-11).
19. 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. 3B4-12).
Remove Tool J 23653.
20. Install lock plate cover.
21. Install signal switch lever. Align pin in lever with
pivot slot. Push in to stop.
22. Install t i l t lever.
23. With ignition switch in "ACC" position, insert small
screwdriver or awl into hole in switch and move sliding
portion of switch until switch hole is positioned as shown in
Fig. 3B4-45.
24.Fit the actuator rod into the slider hole and loosely
assemble to the column with lower screw. Lightly push the
switch down the column (away from the steering wheel) to
take out lash in the actuator rod and torque mounting screw
to 35 in. Ibs.
NOTE: Care should be exercised to prevent moving the
switch out of "ACC" detent. Use only the correct switch
mounting screws.
25. To assemble and adjust dimmer switch, fit end of
dimmer switch rod into dimmer switch. Install dimmer
switch to column and install but do not tighten ignition
switch screw. Depress dimmer switch slightly to feed 3/32"
drill to lock switch to body (Fig. 3B4-62). Force switch up
to remove lash between switch and pivot. Tighten screw to
35 in. Ibs. Remove drill and check function in full up, down
and center t i l t positions.
26. Refer to "TURN SIGNAL SWITCH" (Tilt-Away)-
Installation-Steps 10-15.
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Fig. 384-62 Adjusting Dimmer Switch
27. Torque clamp to steering shaft nut to 55 ft. Ibs.
28. Install toe-pan bolts and torque to 45 in. Ibs.
29. Connect negative battery cable.
LOWER BEARING AND/OR ADAPTER
(TI LT-AWAY)
Removal
1. Remove flexible coupling nuts.
2. Remove coupling clamp to steering shaft attaching
bolt and nut.
NOTE: On some models the intermediate shaft is free
to telescope together.
3. Pull intermediate shaft off flex-coupling and then pull
down on intermediate shaft until coupling is removed from
steering shaft.
4. Using a screwdriver, pry lower bearing from adapter,
if only bearing is to be replaced.
5. If adapter or bushing is to be replace, used screwdriver
to pry off retaining clip, then remove adapter or bushing and
cup. On B Series, the bearing may be removed from the
adapter on the bench (Fig. 384-63).
NOTE: On H Series columns the bearing is part of the
adapter.
The
adapter
will
be
damaged
if
removed,therefore the adapter should be removed only
when replacement is necessary Fig. 3B4-64.
Installation
See CAUTION on Page 3B4-1 of this Section
NOTE: Apply thin coat of lithium grease to all friction
parts.
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