jack CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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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.

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
PITMAN ARM

Fig. 2: Removing the Pitman arm with the tool shown
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely on jackstands.
2. Remove the nut from the Pitman arm ball stud.
3. Remove the relay rod from the Pitman arm by us ing a tool such as J-
24319-01 or equivalent. Pull down on the relay rod to remove it from the
stud.
4. Remove the Pitman arm nut from the Pitman shaft and mark the relation
of the arm position to the shaft.
5. Remove the Pitman arm with tool J-5504 or tool J-6632 or equivalent.
DO NOT HAMMER ON THE PULLER.
To install: 6. Position the Pitman arm on the Pitman shaft, lin ing up the marks made
upon removal.
7. Position the relay rod on the Pi tman arm. Use J-29193 or J-29194 or
equivalent to seat the t apers. A torque of 15 ft. lb s. (20 Nm) is required.
With the tapers seated, remove the t ool, then install a prevailing torque
nut, and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).
8. Set the relay rod height. Torque t he idler arm-to-frame mounting bolts to
61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm).
9. Lower the vehicle.

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Idler Arm
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely on jackstands.
2. Remove the idler arm to fr ame nuts, washers, and bolts.
3. Remove the nut from the idle r arm to relay rod ball stud.
4. Remove the relay rod from t he idler arm by using J-24319-01 or
equivalent.
5. Remove the idler arm.
To install: 6. Position the idler arm on the fr ame and LOOSELY install the mounting
bolts, washers and nuts.
7. Install the relay rod to the idler a rm, making certain seal is on the stud.
Use J-29193 or J-29194 or equivalent to seat the tapers. A torque of 15
ft. lbs. (20 Nm) is required. With the tapers seated, remove the tool, then
install a prevailing torque nut, and ti ghten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).
8. Set the relay rod height. Torque t he idler arm-to-frame mounting bolts to
61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm).
9. Lower the vehicle.
RELAY ROD

Fig. 3: Removing the relay rod-to-tie rod nut

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During production, the installe
d position of the relay rod is carefully controlled to
assure that the rod is at the proper height. Both the left end and the right end of
the relay rod must be held at the sa me height. The side-to-side height is
controlled by adjusting the pos ition of the idler arm
Whenever disconnecting the rela y rod assembly, it is important to first scribe the
position of the idler arm-to-frame, and to reinstall the idler arm in the same
position. Be sure to prevent the idler support from turning in the bushing, since
that motion could result in improper relay rod height.
Whenever replacing the relay rod, or the idler arm, or the Pitman arm, it is
mandatory to establish the correct height.
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely on jackstands.
2. Remove the inner ends of the tie rods from the relay rod.
3. Remove the nut from the relay rod ball stud attachment at Pitman arm.
4. Detach the relay rod from the Pitm an arm by using tool such as J-24319-
01 or equivalent. Shift the steering lin kage as required to free the Pitman
arm from the relay rod.
5. Remove the nut from the idler arm and remove the relay rod from the
idler arm.
To install: 6. Install the relay rod to idler arm, ma king certain idler stud seal is in place.
Use J-29193 or J-29194 or equivalent to seat the tapers. A torque of 15
ft. lbs. (20 Nm) is required. With the tapers seated, remove the tool, then
install a prevailing torque nut, and ti ghten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).
7. Raise the end of the rod and insta ll on the Pitman arm. Use J-29193 or J-
29194 or equivalent to seat the tapers. A torque of 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm) is
required. With the tapers seated, remove the tool, then install a prevailing
torque nut, and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).
8. Install the tie rod ends to the re lay rod. Lubricate the tie rod ends.
9. Install the damper , if equipped.
10. Set the relay rod height. Torque t he idler arm-to-frame mounting bolts to
61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Check and, if necessary, adjust front end alignment.

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TIE ROD ENDS

Fig. 6: Using a tie rod removal tool
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely on jackstands.
2. Remove the cotter pins from the ball studs and remove the castellated
nuts.
3. Remove the outer ball stud by usi ng the ball stud puller. If necessary, pull
downward on the tie rod to disconnec t it from the steering arm.
4. Remove the inner ball stud from the relay rod using a similar procedure.
5. Remove the tie rod end or ends to be replaced by loosening the clamp
bolt and unscrewing them.
To install: 6. Lubricate tie rod threads with chassi s grease and install new tie rod(s).
Make sure both ends are an equal di stance from the tie rod and tighten
clamp bolts.
7. Make sure ball studs, tapered surf aces, and all threaded surfaces are
clean and smooth, and free of grease. Install seals on ball studs. Install
ball stud in steering arm and relay rod.