GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 304

3B4-16 STEERING COLUMNS
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
S T E E R IN G W H E E L A L IG N M E N T
On all series vehicles, check steering gear for high point
centering as shown in Sections 3B2 and 3B3 before checking
steering wheel alignment.
1. Set wheels in straight ahead position by driving
vehicle a short distance.
2. Note steering wheel position. If off more than 1 inch
from center (Fig. 3B4-17), remove steering wheel as
outlined under "Steering Wheel - Removal", center high
point on gear, reposition and reinstall the wheel.
S T E E R IN G C O L U M N L O W E R B E A R IN G
A D J U S T M E N T
G and P Series Only
1. Loosen clamp on steering shaft.
2. Applying 50 lb. force to the steering wheel end of
the steering shaft, adjust clamp to obtain clearances
indicated in Figure 3B4-18.
3. Tighten clamp bolt to specified torque.
S H IF T E R T U B E A D J U S T M E N T
G and P Series Only
3-Speed T ransm ission
1. Loosen adjusting ring attaching screws and clamp
bolt.
2. Rotate adjusting ring to give .005" end play between
adjusting ring and first and reverse shifter lever (Fig. 3B4-
19).
3. Tighten attaching screws and clamp bolt.
A u to m a tic T ransm ission
1. Place the shift tube lever in "Neutral" or "Drive".
2. Loosen adjusting ring clamp screws and rotate the
shift tube adjusting ring to obtain .33" to .36" clearance
between the shift tube lever and adjusting ring (Fig. 3B4-
).
20
3. Tighten the adjusting ring clamp screws to 70 in.
lbs.
1.26
Fig. 3B4-1 8--Steering Column Low er Bearing A djustm en t
±
.02