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3 . Turn
shaft
one-half
turn
and
install
remaining two bearings and new snap rings into
adjacent yoke .
4 . Lubricate universal
joint
at
grease
fitting (figure 3), using a Lithium-soap base
grease
having
extreme pressure properties
meeting GM 6031-M, or equivalent .
INSTALLATION
CAUTION :
See "CAUTION" on page
1 of this section regarding the fasteners
referred to
in
step 1 and step 3 .
1 . Align marks made at removal and as-
semble the lower shaft yoke end (universal
LOWER STEERING SHAFT
STEERING WHEEL HORN ASSEMBLY
(Refer to Figure 4)
REMOVAL
1. To remove horn assembly from steering
wheel, loosen and remove mounting screws (3)
securing horn assembly to shroud .
2 . Disconnect horn electrical connection at
SPECIFICATIONS
CV Joint Nut*
(CV Joint to Splined Steering Shaft) . . . . . . . .
20 - 30 lb . ft.
Companion Flange Bolts (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 - 12 lb . ft .
Shaft Bolt Nut
(Universal Joint to Steering Gear) . . .
Steering Clamp Bolt Nut
(Companion Flange to Steering Column)
*NOTE : After reaching minimum torque required, nut
tightened to insert cotter-pin . Never back nut off .
center of shroud .
3. Lift off horn assembly.
TORQUE
40 - 45 lb . ft.
40 - 45 lb . ft .
must always be
STEERING 9-5
joint) onto the
steering gear
input shaft.
Install clamp bolt and nut, and torque nut to
Specifications listed at the end of this section .
NOTE :
If alignment marks have not been
made, or if new parts are being used, be
certain that steering gear input shaft is in
high point
of
travel (centered position)
before clamp bolt and nut are installed .
2 . Raise lower steering shaft into position
and guide companion flange (CV joint end) onto
the steering column .
3 . Install steering clamp bolt and nut, and
torque nut to Specifications listed at the end
of this section .
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse removal procedure .
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