Steering Column
- Install shift lever spring in bowl by winding up with pliers and pushing in. Slide bowl into jacket. Install wave washer and lock plate. Work lock plate into notches in jacket by tipping lock plate toward bowl hub at 12 o'clock position and under jacket opening. Slide lock plate into notches in jacket. Carefully install shift tube in lower end of jacket. Align key in tube with keyway in bowl and use suitable tool (C-4119) to pull tube into bowl.CAUTION: Do not push or tap on end of tube.
Install thrust washer and retaining ring by pulling bowl up to compress wave washer.
- Install support by aligning "V" in support with notch in jacket. Install retaining screws. Install lower bearing, if removed, in lower end of shift tube. Locate about 3/6" inside tube (use suitable lubricant to ease installation). On Tilt-A-Scope columns only, install upper steering shaft, locking wedge, and locking rod in yoke. See Figure. On all columns, install centering spheres and anti-lash spring in upper steering shaft. Install lower steering shaft from same side of spheres that spring ends protrude.
- Make a trial installation of double coupling assembly to assure that master serration of upper shaft and pot coupling will align. With housing in full "up" position, install guide, tilt spring and tilt spring retainer using screw driver in retainer slot. Turn retainer clockwise to engage. Install steering shaft assembly in shift tube from upper end. Install ignition switch actuator rod through bowl from bottom and insert in slot in support. Extend rack downward from bearing housing. Assemble bearing housing over steering shaft and engage rack over end of actuator rod.
- Install external tilt release lever and, holding lock shoes in disengaged position, assemble bearing housing over steering shaft until pivot pin holes line up. Install pivot pins. Place housing in full "UP" position, install guide after making sure there is grease between guide and peg on support, tilt spring and spring retainer. Install bearing inner race and seat and install tilt lever opening shield. Remove tilt release lever, install housing cover and screws.
- Assemble buzzer switch to spring clip with formed end of clip under end of switch and spring bowed away from switch on side opposite contact. Push switch and spring into hole in cover to step with contacts toward lock cylinder bore. Install signal switch wires and connector through cover, bearing housing and bowl. Push hazard warning plunger in, install switch and screws. Install hazard warning knob and pull knob out. Install canceling cam spring, cam and shift lock plate. On Tilt-Wheel columns only, depress shift lock plate using suitable tool (C-4156) and install new retaining ring.
- On Tilt-A-Scope columns only, fully compress telescoping shaft, then withdraw about 1/8". Place suitable tool (C-4118) over end of shaft and lock telescoping shaft by screwing in center bolt of tool into shaft. Depress lockplate and carrier ring by tightening tool running nut and install "C" ring. On all columns, install tilt release lever, turn signal lever and speed control lever (if equipped). To install ignition lock, turn key to "LOCK" position and remove key. Insert cylinder into housing far enough to contact switch actuator. Press inward and move switch actuator rod to align parts. When parts align, cylinder will snap into place, locking cylinder in housing.
- When replacing ignition switch, position key cylinder in "ACCESSORY" detent, then place switch in "ACCESSORY" as follows: Spring loaded position at one end is "START". Move slider to extreme other end, this is "ACCESSORY". Fit actuator rod into slider hole and assemble loosely to column. Push switch lightly down column to remove lash in actuator rod, tighten mounting screws. Caution should be exercised to prevent moving switch out of detent.
- Install wire protector on column jacket using care not to pinch any wires. To install shift indicator, move tilt mechanism to full down tilt and insert pointer into position. Place indicator housing and lens assembly into position. Insert notch on pointer into its slot in back of indicator and install spring clip. Install bracket assembly (if equipped), align master splines and install coupling assembly on steering shaft. Drive in retaining roll pin.NOTE: Tilt-A-Scope requires pointer bracket replacement using plastic rivets.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | INCH Lbs. |
|---|---|
| Sector & Lock Bolt Retaining Spring Screw | 35 |
| Lock Plate Screws | 60 |
| Housing Cover Screws | 100 |
| Signal Switch Screws | 25 |
| Lock Cylinder Screws | 35 |
| Column Bracket Screws | 120 |
| Column Clamp Stud | 20 |
| Column Clamp Nut | 110 |
| Flexible Coupling Bolts | 200 |
| Support Plate Bolts | 200 |
| Steering Wheel Nut | 60 Ft. Lbs. |