Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual page 350

STEERING 9-10
Fig. 17— Preparing Wire Retaining Tabs for Installation
Tilt Colum ns Only—
3.
a. Align the openings in the directional signal switch
cover with the proper lever positions and tap the
cover into place using a plastic hammer.
b. Install the tilt release lever.
c. Automatic Transmission Models - Install the
PRNDL dial, pointer, dial illumination bulb and
cap.
4. Install the directional signal switch lever and hazard
warning knob.
BEND TABS O U T W A R D
EACH SIDE
5. Bend the wire retaining tabs slightly outward on
each wire in the wiring harness as shown in Figure
17; this will provide proper retention of the wire in
the half-moon connector.
6. Install each wire in its marked location in the half­
moon connector. Push in until square part of clip
is flush with the bottom side of the connector. Con­
nect the directional signal switch wiring harness.
7. Snap the wiring harness protector into the column
retaining slots.
8. Install the directional signal cancelling cam and
spring.
9. Install the steering wheel as outlined under "Steer­
ing Wheel - Installation".
10. Install the column to instrument panel trim plate (if
so equipped).
STEERING COLUMN
Removal (Fig. 18)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Column Shift Models - Disconnect transmission
shifter rods at the lower end of the column.
3. C-K Models - Remove the intermediate steering shaft
flange to flexible coupling bolts.
P Models - Remove the intermediate steering shaft
upper universal yoke to steering shaft pinch bolt.
Mark the coupling to shaft relationship.
4. Remove column clamp screw(s) on engine side of
firewall and remove or slide the clamp down the
column.
5. From inside the vehicle, remove the screws from the
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