Pontiac 7843171 Jacket,Steering Column

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To remove the steering wheel, follow the tilt steering column disassembly procedure. Start by removing the dimmer switch and ignition switch. Then, remove the 4 screws that hold the steering column housing to the column and pull off the housing after removing the thrust washer from the shaft. Next, remove the shift lever gate, housing cover, and upper bearing retainer by removing the 3 screws that secure them to the housing. After that, remove the wiper switch pivot pin and the wiper switch itself. To reassemble, simply reverse the disassembly procedure.

To remove the steering column cover, start by removing the steering wheel and prying off the cover using a screwdriver. Compress the lock plate with a tool or fabricate one to remove the retaining ring. Lift off the lock plate, canceling cam assembly, and upper bearing spring. Remove the turn signal actuator arm and hazard signal knob assembly. Then, remove the screws holding the turn signal switch assembly and the steering column trim cover. Disconnect the vent hose if necessary. Remove the bolts securing the wiring harness and disconnect the wiring connector if replacing the turn signal switch. If not replacing the switch, leave it hanging from the column. Turn the ignition switch to the 'Ignition' position and remove the key warning switch. Remove the ignition lock cylinder and the screws holding the steering column housing cover. Punch out the pivot pin to remove the wiper switch. If further disassembly is required, consult a qualified mechanic. To install the wiper switch, reverse the removal procedure. When installing the steering column cover, hold the dimmer actuator in place. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder and the turn signal switch, following the reverse removal procedure. Finally, reassemble the remaining parts of the steering column using the lock plate compressor to install the retaining ring.

Although it's not mandatory, the steering column removal operation can be made much easier by first removing the front seat. Next, disconnect the negative battery terminal. If the column is to be disassembled after it is removed from the vehicle, then the steering wheel should be removed. If the column is to be kept as one piece, removal of the steering wheel is not necessary. Proceed to remove the screws that secure the steering column trim cover to the dash and lift off the cover. On appropriate cars with airconditioning, disconnect the vent hose when you remove the cover. Disconnect all electrical connections from the steering column including those from the dimmer switch, windshield wiper switch, ignition switch, back-up light switch and turn signal switch. Then, disconnect the shift indicator cable by prying the clip from the shaft bowl. Disconnect the shift cable from the column by removing the clip, pin retainer and washer that are used to secure it. Use a screwdriver to pry back the plastic cover over the intermediate shaft so the U-joint is exposed and remove the locking bolt and nut that pinch it to the steering shaft. Remove the 3 bolts and 1 nut that secure the steering column to its support and remove the column. Because of its collapsible design, the steering column is very susceptible to damage when removed from the car. Be careful not to lean on or drop the column, as this could weaken the column's structure and impair its performance. If the car has been in an accident which resulted in frame damage, major body damage or in which the steering column was impacted. the column could be damaged or misaligned and should be checked by a qualified mechanic. If disassembly of the column is necessary. The steering column is installed by reversing the sequence of the removal operation, with the following note: when reattaching the shift indicator cable clip to the shift bowl, place the shift lever in the 'Neutral' position, then position the clip on the edge of the bowl so that the shift indicator pointer is pointing to the 'N'. Push the clip onto the bowl to secure it.