Diplomat V8-318 5.2L VIN M 4-bbl (1982)
Fig. 4 Ground clip & capsule installation
INSTALLATION
1. With plastic capsules pre-assembled in bracket slots, install ground clip on left capsule slot. Install column through floor pan opening using care to
avoid damaging paint or trim.
2. With front wheels in a straight ahead position and master splines on wormshaft and coupling aligned, engage coupling with wormshaft and install
roll pin. Do not apply end loads to steering shaft.
3. While holding column assembly with bracket slots on mounting studs, install but do not tighten the two upper bracket washers and nuts.
Fig. 1 Steering column installation. 1982---83 RWD models
Fig. 4 Ground clip & capsule installation
4. Making sure that both capsules are fully seated in their slots in the column support bracket, and that the washer makes contact with the ground clip
in the left capsule slot, torque upper bracket retaining nuts to specifications.
