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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982SUBURBAN K10, 6.2L ENG VIN CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMNSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION"G" & P" MODELSINSTALLATION ("P" MODELS ONLY)
1982 Chevrolet Suburban K10, 6.2L Eng VIN C
Installation ("P" Models Only)
1982 Chevrolet Suburban K10, 6.2L Eng VIN CSECTION Installation ("P" Models Only)
- Adjust lower bearing preload to allow steering shaft end play. See ADJUSTMENTS in this article. Tighten shaft clamp on pot joint bolt.
- Carefully insert lower end of column assembly into hole in floor pan. Guide steering shaft into universal yoke, lining up marks made at removal. Install yoke pinch bolt and tighten. Pinch bolt must pass through shaft undercut.
- Position and attach lower clamp mounting bracket to firewall. Locate steering column protrusions against floor pan bracket while at the same time, aligning protrusion on clutch and brake pedal support with index slot on column jacket. Install column-to-bracket clamp and tighten bolt.NOTE: Do not allow toe pan bracket to override protrusions on steering column jacket.
- Position steering column-to-dash panel bracket. Install and tighten bolts. Install seal at floor pan, then install bracket screws and tighten. Install dash panel trim plate, if equipped. Connect transmission shift linkage on column shift models.
- On all models, connect wiring harness. On non-tilt columns with automatic transmissions, connect conductor tube for transmission indicator to instrument panel. On all models, install steering wheel and connect 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.