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384-36
1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
3B4-87).
10. Remove the two ignition switch attaching screws and
lift switch off of actuator rod.
1 1. Lift column into position and loosely install nuts "A"
and "B" (Fig. 3B4-80).
12. (All exc. H Series) If column shift equipped, remove
shift lever from bowl by using a small punch and hammer
to drive out retaining pin.
13. Remove the bolts attaching housing to jacket (Fig.
3B4-88). Carefully pull rearward on housing until free from
jacket, then turn housing clockwise 90" so that actuator rod
can now be pulled through bowl by the housing assembly.
Fig.
384-89
Shroud Attachment
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H Series
Fig.
384-88
Housing Attachment
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H Series
NOTE: On H Series the shroud and housing will come
off as an assembly.
14. (H Series Only) Remove 3 shroud to housing screws
from inside housing and separate shroud from h ~ u s & ~ .
Key
release lever wave washer may stick to shroud. If not, remove
from lever boss (Fig. 3B4-89).
15. (H Series Only) Remove key release lever and spring
from boss on housing (Fig. 3B4-90).
NOTE: For disassembly of lock mechanism refer to
specific part removal.
Installation
NOTE: Apply thin coat of lithium grease to all friction
parts.
H Series ONLY:
1. Position lever return spring over tapped post as shown
in Fig. 3B4-91. Slip lever finger into rack slot and over tapped
post. Make sure inner end of spring contacts lever as shown.
2. Raise lever slightly. Slip end of spring between lever
and boss, and then push lever and spring down to secure (Fig.
3B4-92).
3. Coat wave washer with chassis lube and place on
tapped boss over release lever (Fig. 384-92).
Fig.
384-90
Remove Key Release Lever and Spring
4. Carefully position shroud onto housing (so as not to
unseat wave washer). Drive three screws (wave washer
location first) and tighten to 18 in. Ibs. (Fig. 3B4-89).
5. Place actuator rod into rack (short end of rod into
rack).
6. Position housing and shroud assembly onto jacket and
drive four screws (Fig. 3B4-88). Tighten to 60 in. Ibs.
All Series
1. With actuator rod (switch end) horizontal, insert rod
through bowl (exc. H Series) until housing is at top end of
jacket. Turn counterclockwise 90" until rack assembly aligns
with slot in lock plate. Slowly push forward on housing until
the housing to jacket attaching bolts can be installed. Torque
bolts to 60 in. Ibs. (Fig. 384-88).
2. (Exc. H Series) If column shift equipped, install shift
lever into bowl as shown in Fig. 3B4-93, then remove shim
and drive shift lever retaining pin into place. Position shift
lever in any position except "PARK"
(Automatic),
"REVERSE" (Manual).
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