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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1977HI-CUBE 4.8L ENG VIN T, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMNSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION"G" & "P" MODELSINSTALLATION ("G" MODELS ONLY)
1977 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 4.8L Eng VIN T, Standard Trans
Installation ("G" Models Only)
1977 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 4.8L Eng VIN T, Standard TransSECTION Installation ("G" Models Only)
- Adjust column lower bearing preload by applying a force on steering wheel end of shaft, then position spring and clamp to maintain dimension as shown in Adjustment. Install plastic spacers onto flexible coupling alignment pins. From inside vehicle, carefully insert lower end of column through floor pan opening, guiding steering shaft flange onto flexible coupling. Install and tighten flange-to-coupling bolts
- Locate index slot in column jacket with protrusion on clutch and brake pedal support. Loosely install column-to-dash bracket and screws. Push column down until steering shaft flange bottoms on plastic spacers on flexible coupling and tighten bracket screws.
- Remove plastic spacer from alignment pins. Check that the rag joint-to-steering shaft flange clearance is 0.250 - 0.325". If not within specifications, bracket screws must be loosened and column raised or lowered as required. Retighten screws.
- Push floor pan seal to floor pan; install and tighten screws. Connect directional signal switch wiring harness. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, connect conductor tube for transmission indicator to instrument panel. Install steering wheel. Connect transmission linkage and battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.