Chevrolet Corvette 1963 Repair & Tune-Up Manual page 279

Positioning the ignition switch
"Off-Unlocked" position when it is in the next
to the uppermost detent.
3. Remove the two switch screws and re
move the switch assembly.
4. Before installing, place the new switch
in "Lock" or "Off-Unlocked" position and
make sure the lock cylinder and actuating rod
are in "Lock" or "Off-Unlocked" position
(second detent from the top).
5. Install the activating rod into the switch
and assemble the switch on the column.
Tighten the mounting screws. Use only the
specified screws since overlength screws
could impair the collapsibility of the column.
6. Reinstall the steering column.
Steering Linkage
The Corvette has two tie-rods. Each rod is a
three-piece assembly made up of the rod it-
self and two tie-rod ends. The ends screw onto
the rod and are clamped in place. Right- and
left-hand threads are used to assist toe-in and
centering adjustments. The ends are self-
adjusting and, with die exception of periodic
lubrication, require no servicing.
ADJUSTMENTS—1963-82
Relay Arm Ball Joint
1. Remove the cotter pin and adjust the
end plug slot clockwise until die inside springs
are bottomed.
2. Turn the plug % turn counterclockwise
and reinsert die cotter pin.
Steering Ratio
1. Two-position steering arms permit an
adjustment for quicker steering. Do not make
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Steering ratio adjustment
this adjustment on Corvettes equipped witii
power steering, as frame interference will re-
sult.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod ball joint stud
from the steering arm.
3. Insert die stud in die forward hole for a
quick steering ratio, or die rear hole for a
slower ratio.
4. Install die nut and cotter pin. Repeat
this operation on die opposite side.
5. Reset die toe-in after a steering ratio
adjustment.
Rack and Pinion Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the drivers side wheel and tire.
3. Disconnect die power steering hoses
and cap them off.
4. Disconnect outer tie rod ends both
sides.
5. Remove the upper and lower mount
ing bolts, passenger side.
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