Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 238

Fig. 3B-52- Removing D irectional Signal Wire
Protector
Fig. 3B-53--Removing D irectional Signal Switch
Assem bly
upper bearing preload spring and thrust washer off the
end o f the shaft.
6. Remove the directional signal lever screw and
remove the lever.
7. Push the hazard w a rn in g knob in and unscrew
the knob.
8. Remove the three switch m ounting screws.
9. All Columns - Pull the switch connector out of
the bracket on the jacket and feed switch connector
through column support bracket and pull switch straight
up, guiding the wiring harness through the column
housing and protector.
10. Remove wire protector by pulling downward
out o f column with pliers using tab provided (fig. 3B-52).
Tilt Column - Position the direction signal and
shifter housing in the "low " position. Remove the
harness cover by pulling toward the lower end o f the
column, be careful not to dam age the wires.
11. Remove the three switch m ounting screws and
pull the switch straight up, guiding the wiring harness
and cover through the column housing (fig. 3B-53).
Installation
CAUTION: It is extremely important that only
the specified screws, holts and nuts be used at
assembly. Use o f overlength
prevent a portion
compressing under impact.
1. All except Tilt - Be sure that the wiring harness
is in the protector. Feed the connector and cover down
through the housing and under the m ounting bracket
(column in vehicle).
Tilt - Feed the connector down through the housing
Fig. 3B -54--lnstalling Switch Connector Onto Jacket
screws could
o f the assembly fro m
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