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STEERING
19-9
the jacket assembly
so
the steering shaft coupling
is
centered at the midpoint of
its
travel.
The coupling travel midpoint can be determined
by a
3 / 1 6 f f
diameter gauge hole which is provided
in
the steering shaft.
For AR1, AR2, AV1 and AV2 models when the di-
mension from the top of the coupling to the center
of the gauge hole is
1 3 / l n
inch the coupling is centered
in its travel. For AP1 and AP2 models the coupling
is centered when the bottom of the gauge hole is tan-
gent to the top edge of the seal.
(7)
After centering the coupling, tighten the col-
umn jacket to instrument panel clamp bolts to 95 inch-
pounds.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with manual transmis-
sion and concentric shift linkage, it will be neces-
sary to readjust the length of the 1st and reverse
shift rod and the 2nd and 3rd shift rod after the
steering column assembly has been secured in po-
sition. See "Manual Transmission Linkage Adjust-
ments."
(8)
Turn the steering gear and steering wheel to
the midpoint of its travel.
(9) Adjust as necessary. See "Ball Nut Rack and
Sector Mesh Adjustment."
(10) Place the front wheels in the straight ahead po-
sition so the master serrations in the steering gear
arm align with those on the steering cross shaft.
(11)
Install the steering gear arm, lock washer
and nut on the cross shaft and tighten the nut to
120 foot-pounds.
(12) Install the starting motor.
(13) Connect the battery ground cable.
(14) After the steering gear has been completely
installed, test the steering wheel to be sure
it
is cen-
tered in the straight ahead position. If it is found to be
off center with the wheels straight ahead, adjust the
tie rods to center the wheel. See Group 2, "Front
Suspension."
Cross
Shaft Oil Seal Replacement
The cross shaft oil seal may be replaced by this pro-
HOUSING
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Fig. 19-Removing
the Cross Shaft
Oil
Seal
62x467
Fig. 2 U n s t a l l i n g the Cross Shaft
Oil
Seal-
ARl
,
AR2, A V I and AV2 Models
cedure either on the bench, or without removing the
steering gear from the vehicle.
NOTE: When replacing the oil seal in the vehicle
clean the exposed portion of the cross shaft to
help prolong oil seal life.
(1)
Tool C-3880 is used for service of the cross shaft
seal. For AR1, AR2, AV1 and AV2 models
use
adapter
SP-3609, ring-halfs SP-1932 and nut SP-3610. For AP1
and AP2 models use adapter SP-3056 in place of
Slide the threaded adapter of Tool C-3880 over the
end of the cross shaft and install the nut portion of
the tool on the shaft (Fig. 19). Maintain pressure on
the adapter with the tool nut while screwing the
adapter into the seal until
it
grips the oil seal firmly.
Place the two half rings and retainer over both por-
SP-3609.
/
TOOL
C-3880
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Fig. P l - l n s t a l l i n g the Cross Shaft Oil Seal-
APl and AP2 Models
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