Technical Service Bulletin The following information supplements
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1. Technical Service Bulletin CHRYSLER PMEPERLAL The following information supplements the 1967 through 1969 Chrysler and Plymouth Service Manuals and is designer to assist the technician in servicing steering columns Whenever a steering column or steering gear is serviced or disturbed this Bulletin should be referred to POLICY INFORMATION ONLY 1 After a steering column has been removed reconditioned or disturbed due to service performed on the steering column or adjacent vehicle components certain precautions must be observed when installing the column or servicing the steering shaft coupling MASTER SPLINE MARK SHOES COVER COUPLING BODY STEERING SHAFT ROLL PIN HOLE STEERING SHAFT TO SHOE PIN pY29 FIGURE 1 STEERING SHAFT COUPLING DISASSEMBLED ASSEMBLY OF STEERING SHAFT COUPLING Figures 1 amp 2 The grease recommended for use during assembly procedure is automotive multi purpose grease NLGI grade 2 E P or multi mileage lubricant Part Number 2525035 1 Fill coupling body to 1 2 from top 2 Place seal cover and seal on steering shaft 3 Press the shoe pin into the steering shaft so that it projects an equal distance on each side of the steering shaft 4 Place spring on side of shaft straddling the shoe pin 5 Place shoes on pin ends flat side of shoes to be toward spring engaging tangs on spring 6 Squeeze shoes together compressing spring and push assembly into coupling body figure 2 7 If bo2. dy has dowel pin hole near cover drive in a new pin P N 9431620 flush to the outer surface 8 Position seal and cover on the body and crimp cover tangs over projections on body securely 1 MASTER SPLINE MARK bogie ki STEERING SHAFT SEAL ROLL PIN HOLE TO SHOS PIN 5 ait A al i tid ings nie 4 SHOES COUPLING BODY P TE STEERING SHAFT PY21 FIGURE 2 STEERING COUPLING PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED The steering shaft coupling cover is designed to provide for permanent protection against the escape of lubricant and entry of water dirt or other contaminants It has been found that during any service to the steering column steering gear or instrument panel where the column is lowered or disturbed the coupling cover and seal may become loosened or dislodged Once the cover has become loose it is difficult to get a tight seal or re installation or replacement of the cover ASERVICE COUPLING COVER RETAINING CLAMP PART NUMBER 2996935 HAS BEEN RELEASED AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED WHENEVER THE COLUMN OR GEAR HAS BEEN DISTURBED FOR ANY REASON REASON FIGURE 3 STEERING SHAFT COUPLING CLAMP FIGURE 4 STEERING COUPLING TO GEAR ALIGNMENT INSTALLATION OF STEERING SHAFT COUPLING COVER RETAINING CLAMP FIGURES 3 4 5 6 amp 7 1 Position clamp over cover next to steering shaft with long open legs downward Figures 4 amp 5 2 Spread leg ends over steering shaft FIGURE 5 STEERING COUPLING CLAMP INSTALLATION 3 Rotate clamp so tha
3. h pounds 7 Chrysler and Fury Models Connect gearshift indicator pointer to operating bracket on shift tube in its approximate original location Slowly move gearshift lever from L low to P park pausing briefly at each selector position The indicator pointer must align with each selector position If necessary loosen the bolt and re adjust to align pointer correctly Imperial Models Insert pointer of gearshift indicator into opening in instrument panel swing lower end to right and position in groove in gearshift bowl and secure with bracket and screws Adjust so pointer aligns correctly in all selector positions then tighten screws securely 8 Attach finish plate to bottom of instrument panel 9 Install turn signal lever and tilt lever if so equipped 10 Place steering wheel on steering shaft with master splines aligned Install retaining nut and washer tighten nut to 27 foot pounds 11 Install horn switch parts previously removed from steering wheel Connect horn switch wire Install horn ring ornament and lock by turning clockwise 12 Connect wiring connectors at steering column jacket Connect battery ground cable test operation of lights and horns Imperial Models Connect hoses to parking brake vacuum release valve on steering column 13 Connect and adjust gearshift linkage refer to Transmission Group in Service Manual
4. n the instrument panel support so dimension between top of coupling and center of gauge hole is 13 16 inch Figure 10 Tighten the two upper bracket nuts to 110 inch pounds Valiant and Barracuda models with power steering have no gauge hole in the steering shaft Measure from top of coupling to weld on steering shaft Adjust to 3 8 inch FLOOR PLATE ASSEMBLY ma BEARING SUPFORT BOLTS 2 MASTE BEARING SUPPORT N S2LINE 3 8 TO WELD ING GATOR Ne riain a ie ys at a ie i Pe age ii STFEFRIMCS SHIFT TUBE a a CAG HOLE AMD LEVER CTUUPLINES BEARING NR427 FIGURE 10 STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ALIGNMENT 5 Position floor plate over floor pan opening centering it around the column then install and tighten retaining bolts Slide O ring down the jacket and into recess in floor plate position retaining plate over O ring and secure with the two bolts Do not pry to align plates and attaching bolts or column misalignment will occur 6 Place shim pack between column bracket forward leg and instrument panel support Maximum shim pack thickness must not exceed 060 inch before tightening the bolt Add shims if necessary then tighten bolt 110 inch pounds Imperial Chrysler and Fury Models Loosen bolt attaching the forward adjustable hanger to the instrument panel support Attach column bracket forward leg to the hanger and tighten to 110 inch pounds Then tighten the hanger to instrument panel support bolt to 200 inc
5. t long legs are on roll pin side of coupling Figure 4 4 Force clamp down over cover Figure 5 5 Place each leg end into the ends of the roll pin making sure the ends are fully seated into the roll pin Figures 6 amp 7 In addition to the clamp being serviced separately it will be incorporated in the coupling repair package Part Number 3420152 for manual steering and Part Number 3420153 for power steering Tataee FIGURE 6 STEERING COUPLING CLAMP IN POSITION FIGURE 7 STEERING COUPLING CLAMP IN POSITION COLUMN INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT FIGURES 8 9 amp 10 1969 models only Refer to proper Service Manual for previous models 1 Position bracket assembly on steering column and install and tighten the four short retaining screws to 120 inch pounds Insert column assembly through floor pan opening being careful not to damage paint or trim Figures 8 amp 9 RED Ponte GPP A eee et FIGURE 8 STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING rm Pod r BPEEE me POR ATALALP ILAE FIGURE 9 STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING 2 With front wheels in straight ahead position and master splines on wormshaft and coupling aligned engage coupling with wormshaft and install roll pin 3 Hold column assembly with bracket against the instrument panel support Install but do not tighten the two upper bracket nuts 4 Center steering shaft coupling at midpoint of its travel This is accomplished by moving column and bracket assembly fore and aft i
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