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4. Remove the switch attaching bo
lt and remove the clutch switch.
5. Installation is the reverse of t he removal procedure. The switch will
automatically adjust when depres sed for the first time.
SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
5-SPEED TRANSMISSION 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the attaching bolt and remove the sensor.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. The bolt torque is 89
inch lbs. (10 Nm).
SHIFT HANDLE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the shift rods from the control lever.
4. Lower the vehicle. Remove the shifter knob.
5. Remove the parking lever grip.
Fig. 1: Exploded view of the typi cal transmission shifter mounting
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
WARNING - Before attempting any repai
rs involving the steering wheel or
disassembly of it, ensure that the Supple mental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
system is properly disarmed.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STANDARD COLUMNS WITHOUT AIR BAG 1. Remove the steering wheel as pr eviously outlined. Remove the trim
cover.
2. Pry the cover off, and lift the cover off the shaft.
3. Position the U-shaped lockplate co mpressing tool on the end of the
steering shaft and compress the lock plate by turning the shaft nut
clockwise. Pry the wire snapri ng out of the shaft groove.
4. Remove the tool and lift t he lockplate off the shaft.
5. Remove the canceling cam assembly and upper bearing preload spring from the shaft.
6. Remove the turn signal lever. Pu sh the flasher knob in and unscrew it.
On models equipped with a button and a knob, remove the button
retaining screw, then remove the button, spring, and knob.
7. Pull the switch connect or out the mast jacket and tape the upper part to
facilitate switch removal. Attach a l ong piece of wire to the turn signal
switch connector. When in stalling the turn signal switch, feed this wire
through the column first, and then use this wire to pull the switch
connector into position. On tilt wheel s, place the turn signal and shifter
housing in low position and remove the harness cover.
8. Remove the three switch mounting screws. Remove the switch by pulling
it straight up while guiding the wir ing harness cover through the column.
To install: 9. Install the replacement switch by working the connector and cover down
through the housing and under the bracket. On tilt models, the connector
is worked down through the housing, under the bracket, and then the
cover is installed on the harness.
10. Install the switch mounting screw s and the connector on the mast jacket
bracket. Install the column -to-dash trim plate.
11. Install the flasher knob and the turn signal lever.
12. With the turn signal lever in neutral and the fl asher knob out, slide the
upper bearing preload spring, and canc eling cam assembly onto the
shaft.
13. Position the lock plate on the s haft and press it down until a new
snapring can be inserted in the shaft groove. Always use a new snapring
when assembling.
14. Install the cover and the steering wheel.
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13. Remove the two nuts fr
om the column support bracket while holding the
column in position. Remove the br acket assembly and wire protector
from the wiring, then l oosely install the support column bracket.
14. Tape the turn signal wires at the c onnector to keep them fit and parallel.
15. Carefully remove the turn signal switch and wiring from the column.
To install: 16. Carefully install the turn signal switch and wiring into the column.
17. Remove the tape from the turn signal wires.
18. Install the wire protecto r and, while holding the colu mn in position, install
the two nuts to the colu mn support bracket.
19. Connect the clip to the link and ti ghten the screw that holds the shift
indicator needle.
20. Install the four bolts which secure the bracket assembly to the jacket.
21. Connect the turn signal connector to the wiring harness and install the
lower trim cap to the instrument panel.
22. Install the switch attaching screws.
23. Install the turn signal lever and the hazard flasher knob.
24. Install the upper bear ing preload spring.
25. Install the lockplate and the canceling cam.
26. Press down on the lockplate and inst all the snapring to the shaft using a
new snapring.
27. Install the cover to t he steering column shaft.
28. Install the steering wheel.
29. Connect the battery cable.
