Chevrolet 70 1969 Series, Shop Manual

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STEERING SYSTEM 9A-9
in "Specifications" at end of this section, then ad­
vance to next hole and install new cotter pins.
IDLER LEVER BUSHING
REPLACEMENT
(SERIES TM80)
R E M O V A L A N D D ISA SSEM B LY (Fig. 11)
1. Remove idler link from idler lever as pre­
viously described.
2. Remove cotter pin and turn end plug of
drag link enough that drag link can be removed
from idler lever ball stud.
3. Remove cotter pin, nut, and washer attach­
ing idler lever to support bracket.
4. Remove idler lever and inner and outer
dust seals from support bracket.
5. Using a press and suitable sleeve, press
inner and outer bushings from idler lever.
6. Clean idler lever and check for wear or
damage. If worn, or damaged, discard lever and
use new part at assembly.
A SSE M B L Y A N D IN S T A L L A T IO N (Fig. 11)
1. Using a press and suitable sleeve, press
new inner and outer bushings into bore of idler
lever. Press bushings in to dimensions shown in
figure 10.
2. Position idler lever and inner and outer
dust seals on support bracket shaft; then attach
with nut and washer. Tighten nut securely and in­
stall new cotter pin.
STEERING WHEEL AN D
STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT
(ALL SERIES)
R E M O V A L
1. Disconnect directional signal switch har­
ness from chassis wiring harness connector.
2. Set front wheels in straight-ahead position;
then pry horn button cap and retainer from steer­
ing wheel.
3. Remove steering wheel locking nut and
washer.
4. Using puller (J-2927-01), remove steering
wheel (fig. 12). It may be necessary to tap on bolt
head of tool with a hammer as it is turned down to
loosen a tight steering wheel.
IN S T A L L A T IO N
N O T E : Front wheels must be in straight ahead
position and directional signal control assembly
must be in neutral position when installing steering
wheel.
Figure 11 — Idler Lever Bushing Replacement
(TM80)
3. Position drag link on idler lever ball stud;
then using a suitable tool, tighten end plug firmly
to remove all end play.
4. Back off end plug 1/4 to 1/2 turn and install
new cotter pin to lock the adjustment. Ball joint
must be tight enough to prevent end play, yet loose
enough to allow free movement.
5. Install idler link on idler lever, attaching
with stud nut and new cotter pin.
STEERING COLUMN
1. On vehicles equipped with a two-spoke
steering wheel, position wheel on steering shaft
with spokes of wheel in a horizontal position. On
vehicles equipped with a three-spoke wheel, posi­
tion wheel on shaft with lower spoke of steering
wheel in vertical position.
2. Tap steering wheel gently into place.
3. Install washer and steering wheel locking
nut on steering shaft. Tighten nut to torque listed
in "Specifications" at end of this section.
4. Install retainer and horn button cap and
connect directional signal wiring harness to chassis
wiring harness connector.
FOUR-POSITION STEERING COLUMN
The steering wheel used on conventional cab
models may be adjusted to any one of four posi­
tions. To reposition the wheel, stop the vehicle,
remove thru-bolt and nut from adjustment slot on
steering column, and move steering wheel to de-
CHEVROLET SERIES 70-80 H EAVY DUTY TRUCK SH O P M A N U A L