Check Capsules In Bracket; Proper Bolt Installation; Check Jacket For Collapse; Check Steering Shaft Injections - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

STEERING WHEELS AND COLUMNS 384-53
STEER
ING
COLUMN BRACKET
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CAPSULES MUST B E WITHIN
1116"
FROM BOTTOM O F SLOTS.
IF NOT, REPLACE BRACKET ASSEMBLY
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Fig. 3 8 4 - 1 49 Check Capsules i n Bracket
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THE
BOLT HEAD MOST NOT
CONTACT SURFACE "A".
I F CONTACT I S MADE, THE
CAPSULE S H U R LOAD WILL
B€ INCREASED
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REPUCE
BIZACKET.
Fig. 3 8 4 - 1 5 0 Proper Bolt Installation
5. Check for broken plastic bearing adapter at lower end
of steering shaft (all except column shift synchromesh
transmission). If adapter is cracked or broken, it must be
replaced.
6 . Check steering gear flexible coupling for tears or for
no pin engagement. This indicates possible misalignment or
frame damage. If flexible coupling damage is evident, the
coupling is to be replaced.
7. (A Series with Manual Steering)
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Check for lower
shaft collapse by measuring as shown in Fig. 3B4-154. If not
within specifications, repair intermediate shaft using Service
Steering Shaft Repair Package.
ALL COLUMNS
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EXCEPT TlLT 5 "116"
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5'1~"
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TlLT 5'la"
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5'116''
L
SWITCH
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UPPER
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JACKET
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'MEASURE DISTANCE BETWEEN
TOP OF NEUTRAL START SWITCH
WINDOW OPENING AND THE BOTTOM
OF THE UPPER JACKET.
ALL EXCEPT
H SERIES
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H SERIES
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'MEASURE DISTANCE FROM BOTTOM OF UPPER
JACKET TO LANCE I N LOWER JACKET
'IF NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS
REPLACE MAST JACKET 4265
Fig. 3 8 4 - 1 5 1 Check Jacket for Collapse
CHECK FOR SHEARED INJECTED
PLASTIC AT THESE LOCATIONS
Fig. 3 8 4 - 1 5 2 Check Shift Tube Plastic Injections
CHCCK FOR SHEARED INJECTkD
PLASTIC A T THESE LOCATIONS
Fig. 3 8 4 - 1 5 3 Check Steering Shaft Injections
NOTE: This check cannot be made if the bearing
adapter or bushing assembly is broken.
8. Any frame damage that could cause a bent steering
shaft must have steering shaft runout checked in the
following manner: Disconnect the intermediate shaft at flex-
coupling, then remove bolt and nut from clamp of coupling
assembly. Remove intermediate shaft. Hold ruler against
lower end of steering shaft and have steering wheel rotated.
Runout must not exceed 1/16". Dial indicator may be used
instead of a ruler.