Chevrolet LIGHT DUTY TRUCK (SERIES 10-35) Service Manual page 273

3B4-38 STEERING CO LUM NS
Fig. 3B 4-65--S teering Colum n Lower Bearing
3. Remove the directional signal switch as outlined
under "D irectional Signal Switch - Removal".
Column Shift Models
4.
punch, drive out the shift lever pivot pin and remove the
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Fig. 3 B 4-6 6 — T iIt Colum n Bearing Housing
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- Using a suitable size
shift lever.
5. Install the tilt release lever and place the column in
the full "up" position. Remove the tilt lever spring and
retainer using a screwdriver that just fits into the slot
opening. Insert the screwdriver into the slot, push in
approximately 3/16", rotate clockwise approxim ately 1/8
turn until the retainer ears align with the grooves in the
housing and remove the retainer and spring.
6. Remove the steering shaft bearing locknut using
Socket J-22599. Remove the upper bearing race seat and
race.
7. Remove the two bearing housing pivot pins using
Tool J-21854.
8. Pull up on the tilt release lever (to disengage the lock
shoes) and remove the bearing housing.
If the bearing housing is being replaced or it is
necessary to disassemble the bearing housing, proceed as
follows:
a. Press the upper and lower bearings out of the
housing.
b. Using Puller J-5822 and Slide H am m er J-2619, pull
the bearing races from the housing.
c. Remove the tilt release lever.
d. Drive out the shoe release pivot pin using Tool J-
22635 or a suitable punch. Remove the lever spring and
remove the wedge.
e. Using a suitable size punch, drive out the lock shoe
retaining pin. Remove the shoes and shoe springs.
If the upper steering shaft, lower steering shaft, or
centering spheres are being removed, proceed as follows:
9. To remove the steering shaft assembly through the
upper end of the column. If it is necessary to disassemble
the shaft, proceed as follows:
a. To remove the lower steering shaft first disconnect
the shaft at the pot joint coupling clamp.
b. Turn the upper shaft 90° to the lower shaft and slide
the upper shaft and centering spheres from the lower shaft.
c. Rotate the centering spheres 90° and remove the
centering spheres and preload spring from the upper shaft.
If the bearing housing support is being replaced,
proceed as follows:
10. Remove the four bearing housing support screws
and remove the support.
Assembly
CAUTION: See caution note on page 7 of
this section regarding
referred to in steps 3, 9 and 11.
1. Assemble the steering shaft as follows:
a. Lubricate and assemble the centering spheres and
preload spring.
b. Install the spheres into the upper (short) shaft and
rotate 90°.
c. Install the lower shaft 90° to the upper shaft and over
the centering spheres. Slowly straighten the shafts while
compressing the preload spring.
2. Install the shaft assembly into the housing from the
upper end.
3. Install the lower shaft to the pot joint coupling
clamp. Install the coupling clamp bolt and torque to
specifications.
the fasteners