Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck, Service Manual

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SH IF T G A T E
T H R U S T
C U P
R A C K
L O C K B O LT
L O C K B O LT
S P R IN G
S E C T O R
Fig. 3B-67 In s ta llin g Steering Colum n in Vise
Fig. 3B-69- Turn Signal Housing Assembly
Fig. 3B-68--Removing T urn Signal Housing
9. Press the lower b earin g into the a d ap ter
assembly.
10. Insert the shift tube assembly into the lower
end o f the ja c k e t and rotate until the upp er shift tube
key slides into the housing keyway.
11. Automatic and Floor shift Columns - Assemble
the spring and lower bearing and a d a p te r assembly into
the bottom o f the jacket. Holding the a d a p te r in place,
install the lower bearing rein fo rcem en t and retainer clip.
Be sure the clip snaps into the jacket and reinforcem ent
slots.
12. Manual Transmission - Column Shift - Loosely
attach the three screws in the jacket and shift tube
bearing.
Assemble the 1 st-Reverse lever and lower bearing
and a d a p te r assembly into the bottom o f the jacket.
Holding the a d ap ter in place, install the bearing
rein fo rcem en t and re tain in g clip. Be sure the
Fig. 3B-70--Removing Ignition Switch A ctuator Sector
retaining clip snaps into the jacket and rein fo rce­
ment slots.
Place a.005" shim between the I st-Reverse lever and
lever spacer and turn the upper shift tube bearing
down and tighten the three screws. Remove the shim
(fig. 3B-74).
13. Install the neutral-safety or back-up switch as
outlined in Section 12 o f this manual.
14. Slide the steering shaft into the column and
install the u pper b earin g thrust washer.
15. Install the tu rn signal switch, lock cylinder
assembly and ignition switch as previously outlined in
this section.
16. Install the shift lever and shift lever pivot pin.
17. Remove the column from the vise.
18. Install the dash bracket to the column; torque
the screws to specifications.