G 10 1/2 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN H 4-bbl (1984)
Fig. 9 Non-tilt steering column & components. 4 speed manual transmission, exc. Astro Van, S/T 10-15 & Safari
EXC. ASTRO VAN, S/T 10-15 & SAFARI
Disassembly
1.
Remove nut retainer and steering wheel nut.
2.
Using a suitable screwdriver, pry cover upward from lock.
3.
Depress lock plate and pry snap ring out of groove. Remove snap ring and lock plate.
4.
Remove turn signal switch, lock cylinder, ignition switch, dimmer and buzzer switch, if used, Figs. 8 and 9.
5.
On column shift models, remove upper shift lever pivot pin, then the shifter lever.
6.
Remove upper bearing thrust washer, 4 retaining screws and housing assembly.
7.
Remove thrust cap from lower portion of housing.
8.
Lift ignition switch actuating rod and rack assembly. Remove rack preload spring, lock rack bolt and spring assembly from housing.
9.
Remove shift lever detent plate.
10.
Using a suitable screwdriver, push ignition switch actuator sector through lock cylinder hole.
11.
Remove gearshift lever housing and shroud from steering column jacket assembly.
12.
On floor shift models, remove transmission control lock tube housing and shroud.
13.
Remove shift lever spring from gearshift lever housing.
14.
On floor shift models, remove lock tube spring.
15.
Pull steering shaft from lower end of steering column jacket assembly.
