Steering Column (Floor Shift)

The steering column with a floor mounted gearshift is basically the same as previously described. Standard columns and service procedures are identical except as described below.

• In place of rotating shift housing, there is a plastic shroud which is fixed to lock housing. Shroud covers jacket and lock inhibitor assembly. It is held in place by a tab that fits under side cover and one screw. Shroud can only be replaced by removing lock housing from jacket.
• The lock inhibitor assembly consists of a lever that engages lock levers (preventing locking of steering shaft), a button to operate lever and a return spring. Assembly is attached to lock housing in same location as shift gate is on column shift. Lower steering shaft bearing is mounted in an aluminum support.
• A spring is attached between shift housing and column jacket. This spring keeps housing rotated counterclockwise against rubber bumper.