Installation (1969-73)
- Check position and tightness of housing mounting plate (closed sides of aluminum slides must face forward). Place column in vehicle and connect to coupling with clamp. Install sealing ring in partition.
- Assemble housing with eccentric bushing and bracket. Attach bracket (do not torque) to instrument panel. Place contact ring in switch, from below, and install switch and shroud. Partially tighten shroud screws.
- Place circlip on column. Replace column clamp, using new lock plate. Reconnect horn wire. Install column support ring in partition. Set steering gear in center position (align marking ring on worm spindle with casting seam in housing), then install steering wheel (with turn signal lever in center position). Set gap of 0.08 - 0.12" (2-3 mm) behind steering wheel hub. Torque shroud screws.
- Turn eccentric with circlip pliers until bracket contacts luggage pan evenly. This ensures proper shaft alignment. Torque bracket bolts. Reconnect directional switch wiring.
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