wheel bolt torque OPEL GT-R 1973 User Guide

FRONT SUSPENSION3A- 17Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.1. Attach lower control arm to front spring eye.
Torque bolts to 18
lb.ft.2. Install spring compressor on spring and compress
spring to appropriate length.
3. Raise jack with spring compressor, spring and
control arm assembly into position under the car.
4. Install lower ball joints and torque nuts to 54
Ib.ft.Install new cotter pin.
5. Attach lower control arms to frame cross member
using new lock nuts.
6. Attach both shock absorbers. Torque bolts to 30
lb.ft.7. Remove spring compressor.
8. Install front wheels.
On replacement of the damper bushings on the front
springs, only the one-part damper bushing is in-
stalled for either the two-leaf or three-leaf spring.
For proper location of the marking lugs, see Figure3A-26.
Installation (Opel 1900. Manta)
CAUTION: Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they
co&d affect the performance of vital com-
ponents and systems, and/or could result in major
repair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent part, if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a re-
placement part of
lesser quality or substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified
during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.1. Properly seat spring between lower control arm
and cross member.
2. Raise jack and place lower control into position.CROSS SECTION
SA-26Fig. 3A-26 Front Spring Damper Bushing.
3. Attach lower control ball joint to steering knuckle
and torque nut to 54
lb.ft.4. Tighten lower control arm to cross member bolt
to 43 lb.ft.
5. Attach stabilizer bar to cross member to body
support.
6. Install shock absorber and torque lower attaching
nut and bolt to 30
lb.ft.7. Install nuts on upper shock absorber attaching
studs. Tighten nuts until a distance from top of nut
to stud is approximately
l/2 inch.
8. Install front wheels and tighten nuts to 65
lb.ft.9. Remove stands and lower car.
SPECIFICATIONSBOLT TORQUE AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT

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SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten all parts listed to insure proper
tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for
clean and lightly-lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce in-
creased friction which prevents accurate maasurement of tightness.
LocationFront Suspension Crossmember to Front Frame
Clamp, Steering Mast to Steering Mast Flange
(GT)
........................................................................................
Clamp, Steering Mast to Steering Mast Flange(1900
-Manta)..................................................................
Clamp,UpperUniversalJoint(GT)..................................Clamp, Lower Universal Joint (GT)
..................................
WheelNuts............................................................................Lower Control Arm Shaft to Lower Control Arm
..........Lower Control Arm Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle
......Upper Control Arm Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle
(GT)........................................................................................Upper Control Arm Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle
(1 900 Manta)
..................................................................Upper Control Arm Ball Joint to Upper Control Arm
ShockAbsorbertoLowerControlArm..........................Steering Arm to Steering Knuckle (1900
- Manta)......
Brake Backing Plate or Brake Disc Shield andSteering Arm to Steering Knuckle
(GTJ
Hex Head Bolt M 10......Hex Head Bolt M 8
......
Brake Backing Plate to Steering Knuckle(1900 Manta)
..................................................................
Brake Caliper to Steering Knuckle.................................
Lower Control Arm to Front Spring Eye (GT)................
Brake Disc to Front Wheel Hub........................................Upper Control Arm to Crossmember (1900
- MantajLower Control Arm to Crossmember (1900
- Manta)
Steering Gear Housing to Front Suspension
Crossmember (GT)
............................................................
Steering Gear Housing to Front SuspensionCrossmember (1900
- Manta)........................................Stabilizer Bar to Lower Control Arm
(Opel 1900
- Manta)........................................................Tie Rod Clamp Bolts
(GTJ....................................................
CastleNut,TieRodtoSteeringArm..............................Upper Control Arm Shaft to Shock Absorber Support
and Upper Control Arm (GT)
..........................................
CrossMember to
BodySupport Attachment................
FrontSuspensionAssemblytoFrame............................Front End Alignment Specifications
Torque
Lb.Ft.36
1522
14
22
6540
5429
ii30
5847
18
58
72
1836
40
43
1830
87
:i33
58
47ModelCaster’
Camber”1900‘3
l/2-6 l/2GT
3+1-:%+*Permissible deviation from left to right wheel
- Max. 1’.
Toe-In”Min.-Max.
l/8-3/ 16
l/32-1/8Outer Wheel
When Inner
Wheel at 20
19
l/418
l/2

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FRONT END ALIGNMENT
CONTENTS
SubjectPage No.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
FrontWheelAlignment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..“...........................DIAGNOSIS: (Not Applicable)
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS:
Inspection Before Checking Front Wheel Alignment
AdjustingCaster
. . . . . . . . ...’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting Camber
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting Toe-In
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .King Pin Inclination
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAJOR REPAIR: (Not Applicable)
SPECIFICATIONS:3C-223C-223C-233C-253C-253C-26
Wheel Alignment Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3C-26
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Wheel alignment is the mechanics of adjusting the
position of the front wheels in order to attain the
least steering effort with a minimal amount of tire
wear.handling, but require only reasonable accuracy to
provide normal tire life. With the type of front sus-
pension used, the toe-in adjustment is much more
important than caster and camber are as far as tire
wear is concerned.
Correct alignment of the chassis is essential to proper
alignment of front and rear wheels. Briefly, the es-
sentials are that the frame must be square in plain
view within specified limits, that the top and bottom
surfaces of the front cross member must be parallel
fore and aft, and that the upper and lower control
arm must be at correct location in respect to shafts
and the front cross member. All bushings, ball joints
and bolts must be of proper torque and in usable
condition.Caster and camber adjustments need not be consid-
ered unless visual inspection shows these settings to
be out, or unless the car gives poor handling on the
road. In the majority of cases, services consisting of
inflating tires to specified pressure and interchanging
tires at recommended intervals, balancing all wheels
and tires, adjusting steering gear and setting toe-in
correctly will provide more improvement in car han-
dling and tire wear than will other front end align-
ment adjustments.
Wheel and tire balance has an important effect on
steering and tire wear. If wheels and tires are out of
balance, “shimmy” or “tramp” may develop or tires
may wear unevenly and give the erroneous impres-
sion that the wheels are not in proper alignment. For
this reason, the wheel and tire assemblies should be
known to be in proper balance before assuming that
wheels are out of alignment.The correct use of accurate front end alignment
equipment is essential to determine whether front
suspension parts have been damaged by shock or
accident, and to obtain correct alignment settings
after new parts have been installed.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Inspection Before Checking Front Wheel AlignmentClose limits on caster, front wheel camber, andBefore making any adjustment affecting caster, cam-
theoretical king pin inclination are beneficial to carber, toe-in, theoretical king pin inclination, or
steer-

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3C-25
Figure 3C-6 Adjusting Toe-In (GT)ADJUSTING CAMBER
Camber is adjusted by turning the upper ball jointflange 180 degrees. This means that only two possi-
ble camber adjustments can be made. At the factory
camber is set at the smallest possible positive camber
setting for GT and smallest possible negative camber
for Opel
1900 - Manta. Rotating the flange will make
camber more positive on GT and more negative on
Opel
1900 - Manta.
1. Raise front end of car using wood block on jack
to prevent damage to front cross member.
2. Support car below lower control arm and remove
front wheel on side to be adjusted.
3. Remove ball joint from upper control arm and
front steering knuckle.
4. Lift upper control arm and turn the ball joint
flange through 180 degrees.
5. First tighten both ball joint attaching bolts on
upper control arm and then the ball stud castle nut.
Torque to 29 ft. lbs. on GT and 44
ft.lbs. on Opel
1900 - Manta. Install new cotter pin.
6. Install front wheel and torque wheel nuts to 72
lb.ft. on GT and 75 Ib.ft. on Opel 1900 - Manta.
7. Recheck camber.
ADJUSTING TOE-IN
(GT)Toe-in is adjusted by rotating the tie rod sleeves.
Refer to Figure
3C-6.1. Recheck caster and camber before proceeding
with toe-in adjustment. If correct, adjust toe-in.2. Set wormshaft and ball nut to steering gear high
point by turning steering wheel half way from one
stop to the other, noticing the following:
(a) With the steering wheel hub button removed, the
“marking” on the steering shaft end should be in a
horizontal position.
(b) The steering wheel spokes should also be in a
centered position.
3. Remove wire clamps on left and right tie rod and
push back bellows.
4. Loosen clamp bolts and tie rods. See Figure
3C-4.5. The toe-in should be
l/32” - l/8”.When adjusting toe-in, never grip tie rod on inner
ball stud joint. To avoid ball stud resting against
inside of hole in tie rod outer end, center outer end
of each tie rod to the ball stud.
6. Pull bellows over tie rods and attach with wire
clamps. The bellows must not be twisted and wire
ends must show towards steering gear adjusting
screw opening.
7. Torque clamp bolts to 12
Ib.ft.8. After toe-in adjustment, turn steering wheel sev-
eral times completely towards the left and right to
determine whether bellows are properly attached to
the tie rods and steering gear housing.
ADJUSTING TOE-IN (OPEL 1900. MANTA)
The adjustment of the toe-in has always to be carried
out on both tie rods.

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1. Loosen lock nut of left and right tie rod and
slacken back nut.
2. Remove hose clamp for rubber bellows attach-
ment from respective axial joint and adjust toe-in by
turning axial joint. When doing this, observe that the
rubber bellows, having a tight seat on thejoint, is not
twisted. If necessary, lubricate seat of bellows and
hold back bellows when turning. See Figure 3C-7.Figure
3C-7 Adjusting Toe-In Opel 1900 Manta
3. Toe-in should be l/S”
- 3/16”.
4. Torque lock nut of left and right tie rod to 47
ft.lbs.5. Attach respective rubber bellows with hose clamp,
making sure that clamp bolt points towards the
front. The rubber bellows must not be twisted, i.e.,
SpecificationsFRONT END ALIGNMENTthe individual grooves of bellows must be in vertical
position.
6. After adjustment, turn steering several times to the
left and right to determine if a proper attachment of
both rubber bellows to the steering gear housing is
warranted.
CHECKING THEORETICAL KING PIN
INCLINATION
When checking theoretical king pin inclination, car
must be on a level surface, both transversely and fore
and aft, must have trim heights within limits, and
must be at curb load.
With camber known to be within specitied limits,
theoretical king pin inclination should check to 8.5
degrees for Opel 1900
- Manta, and 6 degrees for GT.
If camber is incorrect beyond limits of adjustment
and theoretical king pin inclination is correct, or
nearly so, a bent steering knuckle is indicated.
There is no adjustment for theoretical king pin incli-
nation as this factor depends on the accuracy of the
fronts suspension parts. Distorted parts should be re-
placed with new parts.
The practice of heating and bending front suspension
parts to correct errors must be avoided as this may
produce soft spots in the metal in which fatigue and
breakage may develop in service.
MODELCASTER
’CAMBER ’TOE-INOUTER WHEEL
MIN.. MAX.WHEN INNER
WHEEL AT 20
’1900‘3
l/2-61/2-1?1/2I/% - 3/1619 l/4GT3+1
1+1/2l/32 - l/818 l/2* Permissable deviation from left to right wheel
- maximum 1”.

3D- 301973 OPEL SERVICE MANUALFigure 3D-8 - Removing Clamp Bolt3. Remove cotter pin located on left and right tie rod
end and unscrew nut.
4. Using Tool J-21687, press tie rod ends out of
steering arms.
5. Disconnect steering gear housing from front sus-
pension cross member and remove steering gear
together with tie rods.
Installation . GTCAUTION: Fasteners are important attaching parts in
that they could affect the performance of vital com-
ponents and systems, and/or could result in major
repair expense. They must be replaced
with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent part if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a re-
placement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Position steering gear on front suspension cross
member and torque attaching bolts to 18
lb.ft.2. Position tie rod ball studs in steering arms; install
nuts and torque to 29 lb.ft. Lock in position with new
cotter pins.
3. Fully turn steering wheel so that flat or cutout
surface on lower portion of steering shaft is parallel
to flexible coupling bolt hole.
4. Install the lower end of steering shaft to the flexi-
ble coupling and adjust dimension between steering
wheel hub and direction signal switch housing cover
to
l/8 and 3/32 inch. Maintain adjustment by tight-
ening flexible coupling bolt and nut to 15 lb.ft. Lock
the bolt and nut in position with lock-plate tabs.5. Reinstall stop bolt into steering column.
6. Full turn steering wheel both right and left. If any
resistance is noticeable, it will be necessary to remove
the sleering column and correct the cause.
D. Installation (Opel 1900. Manta)CAUTION: Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they could affect the performance of vital com-
ponents and systems, and/or could result in
maJbrrepair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent part if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a re-
placement part oflesser
quaky or substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
1. Prior to installation, set steering gear to high
point. The steering wheel spokes point downwards in
an oblique angle. The elongated cutout of the lower
steering mast must coincide with the clamp bolt hole
of the pinion flange.
2. Position steering gear on front suspension cross
member and torque attaching bolts to 29 lb.ft.
3. Position tie rod studs in steering arms. Install nuts
and torque to 29
Ib.ft. Lock in position with new
cotter pin.
4. Install the lower end of the steering shaft to flexi-
ble coupling and torque clamp bolt to 22
lb.ft.5. Attach guard plate to both side members and
lower deflector panel.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH TIE RODS
Disassembly - GT1. Carefully clamp gear assembly in soft jaw vise and
slip clamps and rubber bellows off gear housing to
expose area where ball joint screws into rack.
2. Bend up round edges of lockplates from tie rod
ball studs and disconnect tie rod ball studs from rack.
See Figure
3D-9). It is important that rack be held
secure with open end wrench to prevent damage to
rack teeth.
3. Loosen adjusting screw lock nut; remove adjusting
screw from steering gear housing, and take out thrust
spring and sintered bronze shell. See Figure
3D-11.4. Rotate gear assembly in vise so that pinion shaft
portion of assembly is held by vise, and remove pin-
ion nut, flat washer, and special washer.

3E- 38 ,1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
ponents and systems, and/or could result in major
repair expense. They must be replaced with one or
the same part number or with
an equivalent part if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a
re-
placement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Torque
values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.On installation, make sure steering wheel spokes
point downwards and steering gear is in high point.
1. Carefully insert steering mast into universal joint
flange.
2. Loosely attach slide-off base attaching nuts at un-
derside of instrument panel.
3. Attach steering mast jacket at front of dash, using
a notched hex nut.
4. Torque nuts at slide-off base to II
lb.ft.5. Tighten screw at steering mast clamp to 22
lb.ft.6. Reconnect wires to directional signal switch and
ignition switch.
7. Reconnect battery.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
STEERING WHEELThis procedure may be performed with the steering
column assembly either removed or installed in the
car.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Pry off horn cap and remove wires from cap. See
Figure
3E-3.3. Bend lockplate tabs down and take off steering
shaft nut and lockplate.
4. Install steering wheel remover J-21686 as shown
in Figure
3E-9 and pull off steering wheel.
Installation1. Before installing steering wheel, lubricate return
pin and sliding area on directional signal switch re-
turn cams and horn contact ring.
2. Make sure that clamp bolt in steering shaft flange
is on top.
3. Make sure notch on steering shaft face is in hori-
zontal position.Figure
3E-9 Removing Steering Wheel
4. With the steering wheel centered, place the steer-
ing wheel onto the steering shaft.
5. Install steering wheel lockplate and nut. Torque to
11
lb.ft.
CAUTION:
This steering wheeI to steering shaft fas-
tener is an important attaching part in that it could
affect the
performance of vital components and sys-
tems, and/or could result in major repair expense. It
must be repked
with one of the same part number
or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes
necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque
values must be
used as specified during reassembly to assure proper
retention of this part.6. Bend lockplate tabs up, connect horn cap wires
and replace cable and cap.
7. Reconnect battery.
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF HORN
CONTACT RING
1. Remove steering wheel.
2. Cut off defective contact ring at wire.
3. Strip wire approximately
l/8”.4. Install new part and solder connection with resin
core solder.
5. Lubricate contact ring with lubriplate, or equiva-
lent.
6. Reinstall steering wheel.

3E- 40 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
on steering and ignition lock bracket using a new
tear-off bolt (hexagon head tears
ofD.
3. Disconnect slide-off base, install upper half of sig-
nal switch housing cover, and loosely reattach
slide-
off base.
4. Attach steering mast jacket at front of dash panel.
See Figure
3E-7.
5. Torque slide-off base attaching nuts to 11 lb.ft.
6. Install lower half of signal switch housing cover
and connect signal switch, as well as steering ignition
lock wire set.
7. Install steering wheel and torque nut to 11
Ib.ft.
Always use new lock plate.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF STEERING
AND IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND ELECTRICAL SWITCH FROM MAST JACKET
ASSEMBLY
Disassembly. GT
Disconnect the battery before proceeding.
1. Remove steering wheel.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
3. Insert a suitable rod into stop pin hole on side of
steering and ignition lock (See Figure
3E-13) and
take out steering and ignition lock cylinder. 4. Remove two screws securing electrical switch to
steering and ignition lock housing and take out
switch.
Disassembly (Opel 1900 . Manta)
1. Rezmove steering wheel.
2. Unscrew split signal switch housing cover and
remove lower half. See Figure
3E-10.
3. Remove lock cylinder by pushing in lock spring of
the cylinder using a piece of wire. Cylinder must be
in the
” 1” position. See Figure 3E-14.
Figure 3E-14 Removing Lock Cylinder
Reassembly
1. On the GT reassemble electrical switch into steer-
ing and ignition
lock housing and rotate switch until:
(1) cam in lock housing recess fits into slotted hole
in rear of electrical switch, and (2) projection on
electrical switch fits into recess on lock housing.
2. On the Opel 1900
- Manta, insert lock cylinder in
the
P l* position into housing. Install lower half of
signal switch housing.
3. Reinstall steering wheel.
Figure 3E-13 Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder

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GT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
CONTENTS
Subject
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
DescriptionofSteeringColumn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIAGNOSIS: (Not Applicable)
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS: (Not
Applicable)
MAJOR REPAIR:
RemovalandInstallationofSteeringWheel. . . . . . . . . . . .Removal and Installation of Ignition Lock
Cylinder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal and Installation of Steering Column
Assembly
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal and Installation of Center Steering Shaft
Removal and Installation of Ignition Switch
and/or Steering Lock
.,~ ,........ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal and Installation of Upper Steering
Bearing and/or Directional Signal Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . .Removal and Installation of Steering Column
Lower Bearing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPECIFICATIONS:
Steering Column Torques
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page No.
3E-42
3E-44
3E-45
3E-45
3E-46
3E-46
3E-48
3E-49
3E-50
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION OF STEERING COLUMNThe Energy Abosrbing, Locking Steering .Column
assembly is used on the GT. This cohnnn is designed
to compress under impact. When an automobile is
being driven, the forward movement of the automo-
bile and the forward movement of the driver both
constitute a form of energy or force. When an au-
tomobile is involved in a frontal collision, the pri-
mary force (forward movement of the car) is
suddenly halted, while the secondary force (the
driver) continues its forward direction. A severe col-
lision generally involves these two forces
- the pri-
mary and the secondary forces. The secondaryjmpact occurs when the driver is thrust forward onto
the steering wheel and column.
The Energy Absorbing Column is designed to absorb
these primary and secondary forces to the extent thatthe severity of the secondary impact is reduced. Dur-
ing a collision, the steering column compresses and
thereby reduces its tendency to move rearward into
the driver’s compartment. A split second later when
the driver is thrown forward (the secondary impact)
his energy is also partially abosrbed by the compres-
sion characteristics of the column.
The Energy Absorbing, Locking Column assembly
may be easily disassembled and reassembled. The
serviceman should be aware that it is important that
only the specified screws, bolts and nuts be used as
designated during reassembly, and that they are
tightened to their specified torque. This precaution
will insure the energy absorbing action of the assem-
bly. Particular care should be exercised to avoid us-
ing overlength bolts as they may prevent a portion of
the assembly from compressing under impact.
Equally as important is correct torquing of all bolts
and nuts.
When the Energy Absorbing, Locking Column is

GT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY3E- 45
loose must never be done. The only recommendation
for freeing frozen steering wheels is to use a penetrat-
ing lubricant.Installation1. Before installing steering wheel, lubricate return
pin and slide area on direction signal switch return
cams and horn ring contact.
2. With steering wheel properly aligned to shaft, in-
stall lockplate and nut. Torque nut to 15
Ib.ft.
CAUTION:
This steering wheel to steering shafi fas-
tener is an important attac&ng part in that it could
affect the performance of vital components and sys-
tems, and/or could result in major repair expense. It
must be
rep/aced with one of the same part number
or with an equivalent part, if replacement becomes
necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque values must be
used as specified during reassembly to assure proper
retention of this part.3. Bend up lockplate tab and install horn cap.
4. Reconnect battery.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IGNITION
LOCK CYLINDER
RemovalThis procedure may be performed with the steering
column assembly either removed or installed in the
car.1. Remove steering wheel, as outlined previously in
this Group.
2. Position lock cylinder to run position.
3. Using suitable piece of wire, push in lock cylinder
retaining pin and remove lock cylinder. See Figure3E- 18.
Installation1. Insert lock cylinder into lock cylinder housing.
2. Install steering wheel, as outlined previously in
this section.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STEERING
COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Removal1. Position steering so that front wheels are straight
ahead.Figure
3E-18 Removing Lock Cylinder
2. Loosen steering shaft upper universal joint lower
clamp bolt. See Figure
3E-19.3. Drill off heads of both tear bolts by first drilling
an 3/16 inch pilot hole and then inserting a
l/4 inch
bolt extractor to remove lockbolt.
4. Disconnect ignition (white) and direction signal
(black) wire set plugs.
5. Support steering column assembly and remove
both hex. head bolts.
6. Pull steering column assembly off center steering
shaft. Do not apply any force as plastic injections in
center steering shaft may be loosened and shaft
would then require replacement.
Installation
CAUTION:
Fasteners are important attachingparts in
that they
cooId affect the performance of vital com-
ponents and systems, and/or could result in major
repair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent part if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a re-
placement part of lesser quality or
substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified during
reas-
sembIy to assure proper retention of these parts.1. Install steering column assembly onto steering
shaft and torque steering shaft upper universal joint
lower clamp bolt to 14
lb.ft.2. Install hex head bolts and torque to 14
lb.ft.
NOTE:
Be sure to install ground wire.