Steering L In Kage - Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual

Fig. 3B -103 -Tilt Column S h ift Indicator Light
yoke pinch bolt and torque to specifications. The
pinch bolt must pass through the shaft undercut.
3. Position and attach the lower clam p mounting
bracket to the firewall. Locate the steering column
protrussions against the toe p a n bracket while at the
same time, aligning protrusion in brake an d clutch pedal
support with index slot in the steering column, as shown
in Figure 3B-89. Install the column to bracket clamp and
torque the clam p bolt to specifications.
N O TE : The toe pan bracket must not override the
protrusions on the steering column.
4. Position the steering column to dhas panel
bracket, install the attaching
specifications.
5. If plastic spacers were used on the flexible
coupling alignm ent pins, remove the spacers after all
bolts have been properly torqued.
6. Install the seal at the toe pan and then install
the toe pan bracket screws; torque to specifications.
7. Install the dash
equipped).
8. Connect the transmission
column shift models.
9. All Colum ns - Connect the directional signal
wiring harness.
S ta n d ard Column with Automatic Transmission -
Connect the conductor
indicator) at the instrum ent panel (fig. 3B-102).
10. Install steering
"S teering W heel-Installation".
11. Connect battery ground cable.
M an d ato ry Installation S equence-G Series
CAUTION: See C A U T IO N on page I o f this
section regarding the fasten ers referred to in
steps 3 and 10.
1. Adjust the column lower bearing preload by
applying a force on the steering wheel end o f the
bolts and torque
panel trim plate (if so
shift linkage on
tube (for transmission
w heel as ou tlined u nd e r
steering shaft (A). Position the spring and clamp to
m aintain the dimension as shown in Figure 3B-38.
2. Install the plastic spacers onto
coupling alignment pins.
3. From inside the vehicle, carefully insert the
lower end o f the column through the toe pan opening
guiding the steering shaft flange onto
coupling. Install and torque the glange to coupling bolts.
4. Locate the index slot in the column jacket with
the protrusion on the clutch and brake pedal support.
5. Loosely install the column dash bracket and
screws.
6. Push the column down until the steering shaft
flange bottoms on the plastic spacers on the flexible
coupling and then torque the dash bracket screws.
7. Remove the plastic spacer from the alignment
pins using a wire hook. Check the rag jo in t to steering
shaft flange clearance (.25" to .325"), if not within
specifications, the dash bracket screws must be loosened
and the column raised or lowered as required. Retorque
the bracket screws.
CAUTION: The alignment pin plastic spacers
must be removed before the vehicle can be
driven.
8. Push the tow pan seal to the toe pan, install and
torque the m ounting screws.
9. All Columns Connect the directional signal
switch wiring harness.
Automatic Columns-Connect the conductor tube (for
transmission indicator) to the instrum ent panel.
10. Install the steering wheel as outlined under
"Steering Wheel Installation".
11. Connect the transmission linkage.
to
12. Connect the battery ground cable.
S TEERING LINKAG E
CAUTION: See C A U T IO N on page 1 o f this
section regarding all fasteners referred to in
servicing steering linkage components.
Tie Rods
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove cotter pins from ball studs and remove
castellated nuts.
3. To remove outer ball stud, tap on steering arm
at tie rod end with a h a m m er while using a heavy
h a m m e r or similar tool as a backing (fig. 3B-105).
4. Remove inner ball stud from relay rod using
same procedure as described in Step 3.
5. To remove tire rod ends from tie rod, loosen
clamp bolts and unscrew end assemblies.
Installation
CAUTION: See the C A U T IO N on page I o f
this section regarding the fasteners referred to
in steps 4 and 6.
NOTE: Tie rod adjuster components often become
rusted in service. In such cases, it is recommended
the flexible
the flexible