GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 326

3B4-38 STEERING COLUMNS
S TE E R IN G C O L U M N UPPER B E A R IN G -G A N D
P SERIES
S tan d ard C oium n
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1. Remove steering wheel as outlined in this section.
2. Remove directional signal cancelling cam.
3. Pry out upper bearing.
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N O TIC E :
See NOTICE on page 1 of this section
regarding the fasteners referred to in step 1.
1. Replace all component parts in reverse order of
removal making sure that directional switch is in neutral
position before installing steering wheel. Torque steering
wheel nut to specifications.
T ilt Colum n
The upper bearings on the tilt column are spun into the
bearing housing assembly. If the bearings indicate need of
replacement, the entire bearing housing must be replaced.
See "Tilt Steering Column - Disassembly and Assembly" for
the correct replacement procedure.
S TE E R IN G C O L U M N L O W E R B E A R IN G P
SERIES
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1. Remove the
universal joint assembly as outlined earlier in this section.
Remove the preload spring clamp and spring from the end
of the steering shaft.
intermediate steering shaft
2. Pry out the lower bearing assembly.
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N O TIC E :
See NOTICE not on page 1 of this section
regarding fasteners referred to in step 2.
1. Place the new bearing over the end of the steering
shaft and press into position in the column.
2. Install the preload spring and clamp and torque the
clamp bolt nut to specifications. Refer to "Bearing
Adjustment" in "Maintenance and Adjustment Section.
Reinstall the intermediate shaft and universal joint assembly
as outlined under "Intermediate Steering Shaft with
Universal Joint Couplings - Installation".
T IL T C O L U M N B E A R IN G H O U S IN G A S S E M B L Y
• G A N D P SER IES
Removal (Column in Vehicle)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel as outlined under
"Steering Wheel - Removal".
3. Remove the directional signal switch as outlined
under "Directional Signal Switch - Removal".
4. C olum n S h ift M o dels
punch, drive out the shift lever pivot pin and remove the
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
and
opening. Insert the screwdriver into the slot, push in
approximately 3/16", rotate clockwise approximately 1/8
turn until the retainer ears align with the grooves in the
housing and remove the retainer and spring.
- Using a suitable size