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"C & "K" Models: Installation

  1. Assemble upper and lower dash covers to seal using seal carrot locks. Attach bracket to steering column. Tighten four retaining bolts to specification.
    NOTE: If rag joint coupling was removed from steering gear shaft, it must be installed before steering column is installed in car.
  2. Position steering column in vehicle. Assemble flange to rag joint. Install lock washers and nuts. Tighten nuts to specification. Loosely install two bracket nuts to dash studs.
  3. Install lower clamp (engine side of firewall) and tighten nuts to specification. Install seal, upper and lower covers to cab side of firewall. Tighten two upper bracket nuts to specification.
  4. Remove plastic spacers from flexible coupling. Install automatic transmission indicator cable (if equipped with automatic transmission).
  5. Install instrument panel trim cover. Connect transmission E control linkage. Install steering wheel. Connect battery ground R cable.
    Fig 1: "C" & "K" Models Steering Column Installation
    G09354320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY