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"C" & "K" Models: Installation

  1. Assemble upper and lower dash covers to seal. Attach bracket to steering column. Tighten four retaining bolts.
    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. Loosely install two bracket nuts to dash studs.
  3. Install lower clamp (engine side of firewall) and tighten nuts. Install seal, upper and lower covers to cab side of firewall. Tighten two upper bracket nuts.
  4. Remove plastic spacers from flexible coupling. Install automatic transmission indicator cable (if equipped).
  5. Install instrument panel trim cover. Connect transmission control linkage. Install steering wheel. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: "C" & "K" Models Steering Column Installation
    G09318892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY