Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
23.
Remove buzzer switch by lifting switch tab with screwdriver and pulling gently on wires.
24.
Remove lock retaining screw and the lock cylinder.
25.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque lock retaining screw to 22 inch lbs.
b. Torque steering column housing screws to 88 inch lbs.
c. Torque turn signal switch and column housing cover screws to 35 inch lbs.
d. Torque hazard knob screw to 7 inch lbs.
e. Torque jam nut to 30 ft. lbs.
f.
Install new lower spring retainers, compressing spring until retainers are positioned 1.14 inch from lower end of steering shaft.
Ignition Switch & Dimmer Switch
REMOVAL
1.
Place shift lever in P position and the lock cylinder in Off-Lock position.
2.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
3.
Remove steering column from vehicle.
4.
Disconnect turn signal switch connector from ignition and dimmer switch assembly connector.
5.
Disconnect pivot and pulse switch connector from ignition and dimmer switch connector.
6.
Remove bowl shield screw, bowl shield nut and the bowl shield.
7.
Remove dimmer and ignition switch assembly as follows:
a. Remove dimmer switch nut, then the upper mounting stud.
b. Remove dimmer switch, then the dimmer switch actuator rod.
c. Remove lower mounting stud, then the ignition switch from ignition switch actuator rod.
INSTALLATION
Lock cylinder set must be in the Off-Lock position when installing ignition switch to insure proper switch slider positioning.
1.
Place ignition switch slider in far left position and move back one detent to right, then insert a 3/32 inch drill bit in adjustment hole on ignition
switch to hold switch slider in proper position during installation.
2.
Install ignition switch to switch rod.
3.
Install ignition switch to steering column jacket assembly with lower mounting stud, Torquing to 35 inch lbs.
4.
Remove adjustment tool from ignition switch.
5.
Install dimmer switch actuator rod through hole in instrument panel bracket and into hole in dimmer switch rod cap.
6.
Install dimmer switch assembly on lower mounting stud with dimmer switch nut and upper mounting stud but do not tighten.
7.
To adjust dimmer switch, insert a 3/32 inch drill bit and push switch against actuator rod to remove all lash.
8.
Torque dimmer switch nut and upper mounting stud to 35 inch lbs., then remove adjustment tool from dimmer switch.
9.
Install bowl shield to column bowl and upper mounting stud, then install shield screw, Torquing to 35 inch lbs.
10.
Install bowl shield nut, Torquing to 35 inch lbs.
11.
Connect turn signal switch connector to ignition and dimmer switch assembly connector and snap in place.
12.
Connect pivot and pulse switch connector to ignition and dimmer switch connector.
13.
Install steering column and connect battery ground cable.
Pivot, Pulse & Turn Signal Switch
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove nut retainer and jam nut, then the steering wheel.
3.
Remove turn signal cancel cam assembly.
4.
Remove hazard knob screw and the hazard warning knob.
5.
Position turn signal switch so that turn signal switch screws and housing screw can be removed through openings in switch.
6.
Remove housing screw and the column housing cover.
7.
On models with tilt columns, remove shoe pin retainer cap.
8.
On all models, remove pivot switch screw and the pivot and pulse switch assembly.
9.
Remove turn signal switch screws.
10.
Remove wiring protector from opening in instrument panel bracket on jacket assembly and separate from wires.
11.
Disconnect turn signal switch connector from ignition and dimmer switch assembly connector.
12.
Disconnect 17 way lock from turn signal connector.
13.
Using terminal remover tool No. J-35689-A or equivalent, disconnect wires on buzzer switch assembly from turn signal connector.
14.
Remove turn signal switch assembly from column.
15.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque turn signal switch and column housing cover screws to 35 inch lbs.
b. Torque pivot switch screw to 20 inch lbs.
c. Torque hazard knob screw to 7 inch lbs.
d. Torque jam nut to 30 ft. lbs.
Steering Column - Removal and Installation
