Diplomat V8-318 5.2L VIN K 2-bbl (1982)
5. Place floor plate over floor pan opening, then center it around the column and install the retaining bolts.
6. Install steering wheel and horn switch parts, then connect horn switch wire.
7. Connect wiring connectors to steering column jacket, then connect battery ground cable and check operation of lights and horn.
8. Connect link rods to shift levers by snapping rod into grommet with pliers. Use grease to ease installation. Readjust linkage. Grommet must be
installed into lever before rod is inserted into grommet.
9. On models shown, connect gearshift indicator pointer in approximate original location, then slowly move gearshift lever from 1 (low) to Park
position while pausing briefly at each selector position. The indicator pointer must align with each selector position. If not, loosen the Allen head
screw and readjust to align pointer correctly.
10. On models shown, place gearshift in Drive (third detent from Park) and attach indicator clip to shift housing extension with pointer centered on the
letter "D." Check pointer alignment in all gear positions.
11. Reinstall panel lower reinforcement and cluster bezel or panel lower skirt.
Disassembly
Fig. 1 Steering column installation. 1982---83 RWD models
