Gran Fury V8-318 5.2L VIN M 4-bbl (1982)
b. Ensure that switch harnesses are properly aligned and install wiring trough, and secure trough with new retainers.
Inspection
1. Inspect all components and replace any that are damaged, distorted or excessively worn.
2. Inspect switches and related harnesses, replacing assemblies that are worn, damaged or distorted.
3. Inspect steering shaft support bearings and replace if they are worn or fail to operate smoothly.
4. If shift tube is to be reused, inspect seal and support bushing and replace as needed.
5. Clamp column in vise taking care not to damage bracket and inspect rivets securing column to mandrel.
6. Drill out any loose rivets and replace with 1-8 inch diameter, 1-4 inch long aluminum "pop" rivets, with 1-8 inch grip. Do not use steel rivets to
secure mandrel to column, as the rivets must be able to shear on impact.
