STEER IN G
9 -3 9
Because of the differences in the steering column types,
be sure to refer to the set of instructions below which
apply to the column being serviced.
COLUMN REMOVAL-C AND K COLUMNS
NOTE: Front of dash mounting plates must
be loosened whenever the steering column is
to be lowered from the instrument panel.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel as outlined under
“Steering Wheel Removal”.
3. Remove the nuts and washers securing the flanged
end of the steering shaft to the flexible coupling.
4. Disconnect the transmission control linkage (back-
drive linkage on floor shift models) from the
column shift tube levers.
5. Disconnect the steering column harness at the
connector. Disconnect the neutral-start switch and
back-up lamp switch connectors if so equipped.
6. Remove the floor pan trim cover screws and remove
the cover.
7. Remove the screws securing the two halves of the
floor pan cover; then remove the screws securing
the halves and seal to the floor pan and remove the
covers (figs. 62 and 63).
8. Remove the transmission indicator cable, if so
equipped (fig. 61).
9. Move the front seat as far back as possible to
provide maximum clearance.
10. Remove the two column bracket-to-instrument
panel nuts and carefully remove from vehicle.
Additional help should be obtained to guide the
lower shift levers through the firewall opening.
DISASSEMBLY-C AND K SERIES EXCEPT
TILT COLUMNS—(Fig. 64)
NOTE: G and P Series columns differ from
those shown in Figures 64 thru 72.
1. Remove the four dash panel bracket-to-column
screws and lay the bracket in a safe place to prevent
damage to the mounting capsules.
2. Place the column in a vise using both weld nuts of
either Set A or B as shown in Figure 65. The vise
jaws must clamp onto the sides of the weld nuts
indicated by arrows shown on Set B.
CAUTION:
Do not place the column in a vise
by clamping onto only one weld nut, by
clamping onto one weld nut of both sets A and
B or by clamping onto the sides not indicated
by arrows, since damage to the column could
result.
3. Remove the Directional Signal Switch, Lock
Cylinder, and Ignition Switch as outlined previously
in this section.
4.
Column Shift Models
—Drive out the upper shift
lever pivot pin and remove the shift lever.
5. Remove the upper bearing thrust washer. Remove
the four screws attaching the turn signal and
ignition lock housing to the jacket and remove the
housing assembly (fig. 66).
6. Remove the thrust cap from the lower side of the
housing.
7. Lift the ignition switch actuating rod and rack
assembly, the rack preload spring and the shaft lock
bolt and spring assembly out of the housing (fig.
67).
8. Remove the shift lever detent plate (shift gate).
9. Remove the ignition switch actuator sector through
the lock cylinder hole by pushing firmly on the
block tooth of the sector with a blunt punch or
screwdriver (fig. 68).
10. Remove the gearshift lever housing and shroud
from the jacket assembly (transmission control lock
tube housing and shroud on floor shift models.
11. Remove the shift lever spring from the gearshift
lever housing (lock tube spring on floor shift
models).
12. Pull the steering shaft from lower end of the jacket
assembly.
13. Remove the two screws holding the back-up switch
or netural-safety switch to the column and remove
the switch.
14. Remove the lower bearing retainer clip (fig. 69).
15.
Automatic and Floorshift Columns
— Remove the
lower bearing retainer, bearing adapter assembly,
shift tube thrust spring and washer. The lower
bearing may be removed from the adapter by light
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
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Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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