Alliance/Encore L4-1397cc 1.4L (1984)
tighten the clamp to 10 in. lbs. (1 N-m).
Caution:
support the quick-connect to prevent excessive movement during the hose installation.
e. If equipped with a 90" upper quick-connect, rotate it back facing the right side of vehicle. Remove the protective cap from the upper
quick-connect, install the hose and supplied clamp and tighten the clamp to 10 in. lbs. (1 N-m).
Caution:
support the quick-connect to prevent excessive movement during the hose installation.
f.
Release the clamps on the heater hoses that were used to prevent coolant loss.
g. Check the coolant level in the coolant bottle or remote filler neck and add coolant as necessary.
9.
If equipped with an air conditioning wide open throttle cut-out switch, reinstall it at this time using the two supplied pop rivets. Removal of the
switch from the bracket will ease assembly.
Note:
The wide open throttle switch is used only on 1983 and early 1984 models with automatic transmissions.
H. Reassemble Steering Column
1.
Reinstall the accelerator pedal.
2.
Reinstall the steering column upper shaft in the u-joint. Start the pinch bolt but do not tighten.
Note:
Ensure that the steering column boot has not been pulled out of position, as it can interfere with the throttle cable if it comes loose and is not properly
reinstalled.
3.
For standard column vehicles: Use a seal driver to drive the upper steering shaft bushing into the column. Position the bushing 3/8" down from the
top of the steering column tube.
For tilt column vehicles: Position the steering column on the steering column mounting studs. Reinstall and torque the steering column mounting
nuts and bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N-m). Reattach the steering column to the instrument panel with the three attaching screws.
4.
Reinstall the steering wheel. Properly align the wheel on the shaft with the mark made during disassembly. Torque the steering wheel attaching nut
to 33 ft. lbs. (45 N-m). Restake the wheel nut after tightening.
5.
For standard column vehicles: Adjust the fore and aft placement of the wheel and shaft so the wheel adequately clears the upper steering column
trim cover.
6.
For standard and tilt column vehicles: Torque the steering shaft u-joint pinch bolt to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N-m).
7.
Reinstall the turn signal/headlight switch.
8.
Reconnect the cruise command wire harness connectors, if so equipped.
9.
Reconnect the dash light rheostat switch electrical connectors and install the lower steering column trim cover.
10.
For tilt column vehicles: Reinstall the upper and lower trim covers around ignition switch, and tighten the two screws. Reinstall the tilt lever.
J. Reinstall Brake/Clutch Pedal
1
Reinstall the brake pedal (or brake/clutch pedal) and pivot pin in the mounting bracket and secure the inboard end of the pivot pin with a supplied
clip.
Remove and discard the original outboard clip and install a supplied clip on the outboard end of the pivot pin. Be sure that the clips are seated in
the grooves on the pivot pin.
