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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CHEVY VAN G30, 4.1L ENG VIN D, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMNSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION"C" & "K" MODELSREMOVAL
1982 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 4.1L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans
"C" & "K" Models: Removal
1982 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 4.1L Eng VIN D, Standard TransSECTION Removal
- Loosen front of dash mounting plates. Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove steering wheel. Remove nuts and washers securing flanged end of steering shaft to flexible coupling. Disconnect transmission control linkage from column shift tube levers.
- Disconnect steering column harness and wiring. Remove floor pan trim cover screws and remove cover. Remove screws securing two halves of floor pan cover, then remove screws securing halves and seal to floor pan and remove covers. Remove transmission indicator cable (if equipped).
- Move front seat as far back as possible to provide maximum clearance. Remove two column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and carefully remove column from vehicle, rotating column so that shift levers will clear hole in floor pan.
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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.