ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-43
23.
Install
MCtT
ring over steering shaft using snap ring
installer J-22659 (refer to Section 9).
NOTE: Be sure retaining ring is completely
seated into groove.
24.
Install dial pointer on Chevrolet and Chevelle models
equipped with automatic transmission (if applicable).
25.
Install dial indicator and lamp assembly on Camaro
and Chevy n models equipped with automatic
transmission.
26.
Install mast jacket lower trim covers (if applicable).
27.
Install hazard warning knob and turn signal lever.
28.
Install shift lever.
29.
Install steering wheel.
30.
Install multiple connector to switch wiring using old
harness for wire color guide and connect to body
harness connector.
31.
Connect battery ground cable and check operation of
assembly.
Tilt Steering Column (Fig. 57)
Chevrolet, Chevelle and Camaro
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect directional switch wiring harness from
body harness at multiple connector under instrument
panel.
3.
Remove steering wheel assembly (refer to Steering,
Section 9).
4.
Remove preload spring and cancelling cam from end
of shaft.
5.
Remove shift lever pin and lever from steering col-
umn (except floor shift).
6. Remove directional le*ver screw and lever.
7.
Push in hazard warning knob and unscrew knob.
8. On Camaro models equipped with automatic trans-
mission, remove quadrant dial and lamp assembly
from column.
9. Remove mast jacket trim cover
(s).
10.
On Chevrolet and Chevelle models with automatic
transmission, loosen set screw and remove quadrant
dial pointer.
11.
Assemble slide hammer Tool J-6585-1 to turn signal
cover remover Tool J-21486. Place cover remover
over turn signal cover, tighten clamp, and pull cover
from end of column with slide hammer (Refer to
Steering, Section 9).
12.
Remove three switch mounting screws, noting short
length of top screw.
13.
Cut multiple connector from switch wiring and slide
switch from end of column.
14.
To install new switch, feed wiring through the bear-
ing housing, around support, and through shift bowl
and shroud.
15.
Feed through wiring protector. If clearance is not
sufficient loosen mast jacket bracket retaining bolts.
16.
Insert switch wiring terminals in multiple connector.
Use old connector
and
wiring for color guide.
17.
Position switch and install three mounting screws
with short screw in top position.
18.
Be sure hazard warning switch is pushed in, then
install turn signal cover using special Tool J-21853.
On automatic columns align key in cover with keyway
in bearing housing.
19.
Install turn signal lever, hazard warning knob and
tilt lever.
20.
Install shift lever and roll pin (where applicable).
21.
Install dial pointer on Chevrolet and Chevelle. On
Camaro install dial indicator and lamp assembly.
22.
Install trim covers and retaining screws.
23.
Install cancelling cam and preload spring.
24.
Install steering wheel (Refer to Section 9).
25.
Connect switch wiring to body harness under instru-
ment panel.
26.
Connect battery ground cable and check operation of
unit.
Standard and Telescoping Steering Column
Corvette (Fig. 58)
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect signal switch harness wiring from chas-
sis wiring harness at multiple connector under in-
strument panel.
3.
Remove steering wheel assembly as outlined in
Steering, Section 9.
4.
Remove preload spring and cancelling cam.
5.
Remove directional signal lever screw and lever.
6. Push in hazard warning knob, unscrew and remove
knob.
7.
Remove lower trim cover retaining screws and
cover.
8. Remove retaining ring, thrust and wave washers
from upper end of shaft.
9. Cut wiring above connector.
10.
Remove three switch mounting screws, slide switch,
cover and upper bearing housing from column, pull-
ing wire through protector and escutcheon.
11.
To install replacement switch, assemble upper bear-
ing housing and turn signal switch into switch cover,
then feed wiring through escutcheon and protector
until switch can be positioned on mast jacket.
12.
With switch positioned on mast jacket, install three
switch mounting screws.
13.
Install thrust and wave washers and snap lock ring
in place.
14.
Install turn signal lever and hazard warning knob.
15.
Install cancelling cam and upper bearing preload
spring on steering shaft.
16.
Install steering wheel assembly.
NOTE:
Be sure directional signal switch is in
neutral position before installing wheel.
17.
Install connector on directional signal wiring har-
ness and connect to body harness connector.
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