Nova/Chevy II L4-1600cc 4ALC Nummi (1988)
Steering Column: Service and Repair
- With Tilt Column
Ignition Lock Cylinder & Upper Column Components
Fig. 32 Steering column exploded view. 1985---88 Chevrolet Nova
Refer to Fig. 32 for steering column component identification.
Disassembly
1.
Remove combination switch and steering wheel as outlined in ``Steering Column, Replace.''
2.
Remove tilt tension springs and spring grommets.
3.
Remove bolt securing tilt lever and the lever. Tilt lever retaining bolt has lefthand threads.
4.
Remove tension adjuster nut and washer.
5.
Pull out lock bolt, then remove column upper and lower supports.
6.
Remove 3 screws and retainer from upper bracket.
7.
Remove steering lock snap ring, insert key to release steering lock, then tap out tapered head bolt with suitable drift and hammer.
8.
Remove bolts securing upper bracket to column, upper bearing snap ring and the upper bracket assembly.
9.
Remove stopper bolts from side of column tube securing mainshaft, then withdraw shaft assembly.
10.
Remove bearing from upper bracket assembly using suitable drift.