Chevrolet 10 Series 1968, Service Manual

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STEERING 9-3
DO NOT MISALIGN
MORE THAN ONE
INCH FROM VERTICAL
Fig. 4 —Steering Wheel Alignm ent
steering gear for high point centering 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 (figs. 4 & 5), remove steering wheel and
reposition.
Mast Jacket Lower Bearing Adjustment
1. Loosen clamp on steering shaft.
2. Adjust clamp to allow steering shaft end play indi­
cated in specifications section.
Fig. 6 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 Lower Bearing Adjustment
NOTE:
On 10, 20 and 30 Series trucks check
distance from top edge of washer to lower edge
of bearing (fig.
6 ).
3. Tighten clamp bolt.
Shifter Tube Adjustment
3-Speed Transmission
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. 7).
3. Tighten attaching screws and clamp bolt.
(With Automatic Transmission)
The correct end play for the shift tube is .020” mini­
mum to .060” maximum between the adjusting ring and
shift lever. Also,
“ C ”
type clamp is used in place of the
hose type at the adjusting ring.
Fig. 5 —Steering Wheel Alignm ent
Fig. 7—C h eckin g Adjusting Ring Clearan ce
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