Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 264

3B 4-50 STEERING CO LU M N S
Fig. 3B4-88--Mandatory Sequence For Installation of P Series Column
STEERI NG SYSTEM M A N D A T O R Y REQUI REMENTS
1.
Using a 50 lb. force a p p lie d to the steering
w heel end o f Shaft | A 11 Low er Clamp Nut
[~B ~] must be tightened to the specified torque
to give a compressed spring dim ension | C |
o f 1.26 ± .0 2 a fte r assembly.
2
A ll Mast Jacket attachm ents |~p] & | E | must
.
be tightened to recommended torque.
Threaded portion o f Steering Shaft |
3.
be com pletely free o f lu b rica n t a fte r M ast
Jacket [ g ] assembly to m a in ta in steering
wheel clam ping load and hub clearance.
| must
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