Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual page 357

Fig. 31— Conductor Tube for Automatic Transmission Indicator
16. Install the directional signal switch as outlined un­
der "Directional Signal Switch-Installation".
17. Column Shift Models - Install the shift lever and
pivot pin.
18. Install the neutral-safety or back-up lamp switch.
19. Remove the column from the bench vise.
Column Installation— Mandatory Sequence (Fig. 18)
1. Applying 50 lbs. force on the steering wheel end of
the steering shaft, adjust the lower bearing preload
to allow steering shaft end play as indicated in Fig­
ure 5. Tighten the shaft clamp on pot joint bolt to
specifications.
2. From the passenger side of the dash panel, carefully
insert the lower end of the steering column through
the toe panel opening.
C-K Models - Guide the intermediate steering shaft
flange onto the flexible coupling alignment pins.
Check that the pins are centered in the flange slots
and then install the coupling to flange bolts and
torque to specifications.
P Models - Guide the steering shaft into the univer­
sal yoke, lining up the marks made at removal.
Install the yoke pinch bolt and torque to specifica­
tions. The pinch bolt must pass through the shaft
undercut.
3. Position and attach the lower clamp mounting bracket
to the firewall. Locate the steering column pro­
trusions against the toe pan bracket while at the
same time, aligning protrusion in brake and clutch
pedal support with index slot in the steering column,
as shown in Figure 18. Install the column to bracket
clamp and torque the clamp bolt to specifications.
The toe pan bracket must not override
NOTE:
the protrusions on the steering column.
4. Position the steering column to dash panel bracket,
install the attaching bolts and torque to specifications.
5. C-K Models - After the assembly is completed, and
all bolts are properly torqued, the dimension be­
tween the steering shaft lower tube and intermediate
coupling must be maintained at 6.38 to 6.78 inches.
The rag joint to steering shaft flange clearance
should be .250" to .375".
If plastic spacers were used on the
NOTE:
flexible coupling alignment pins (fig. 10), re­
move the spacers after all bolts have been
properly torqued.
All steering coupling fasteners are
NOTE:
important attaching parts in that they could af­
fect the performance of vital components and
systems, and/or could result in major repair
expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent
part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or sub­
stitute design. Torque values must be used as
specified during reassembly to assure proper
retention of this part.
6. install the seal at the toe pan and then install the
toe pan bracket screws; torque to specifications.
7. Install the dash panel trim plate (if so equipped).
8. Connect the transmission shift linkage on column
shift models.
9. All Columns - Connect the directional signal wiring
harness.
Standard Column with Automatic Transmission -
Connect the conductor tube (for transmission indi­
cator) at the instrument panel (fig. 31).
Tilt Column with Automatic Transmission - Clip the
single wire to the parking brake bracket and plug
into the cluster feed cavity of the fuse block (fig. 32).
10. Install steering wheel as outlined under "Steering
Wheel-Installation."
11. Connect battery ground cable.
STEERING LINKAGE (Figs. 33 and 34)
All steering linkage fasteners are im­
NOTE:
portant attaching parts in that they could affect
the performance of vital components and sys­
tems, and/or could result in major repair ex­
pense. They must be replaced with parts of the
same part numbers or with equivalent parts if
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