Steering column complete tear down

Tiny
USACHRISSY
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET S-10
Do you have a link or know where I can find a diagram and instructions on how to do a complete tear down and rebuild a steering column for the vehicle listed above? The steering column has already been taken out of the truck. I need to know how to take it completely apart to interchange it with another steering column.
Friday, August 9th, 2013 AT 5:04 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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You need to either get a manual for that truck or rent one through here look under auto repair manuals you can print it out then with pictures
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Saturday, August 10th, 2013 AT 5:53 AM
Tiny
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Already have manual. Its not in there.
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Saturday, August 10th, 2013 AT 6:40 AM
Tiny
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Here is a diagram but ther eare no instruction on how to tear it apart here are instruction for a standard column tis si the only size ican give you.
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Saturday, August 10th, 2013 AT 8:09 AM
Tiny
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Good morning,

I attached some diagrams of the column for you to view.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Roy

Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect transmission control linkage from column shift tube levers.
3. Remove upper clamp bolt from steering shaft. Mark location of pot joint on steering shaft. Fig. 3.
4. Remove column support bracket, nuts and bolts.
5. Remove column bolts and seal, then steering wheel with suitable steering wheel puller.
6. Disconnect steering column electrical connectors.
7. Rotate column so shift lever clears dash opening and remove.

Fig. 4 Pot joint angle
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Fig. 5 Pot joint angle
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Installation
1. Lower end of column through dash opening and guide steering shaft into pot joint, lining up marks made at removal.
2. Loosely attach support bracket, nuts and bolts, finger tighten.
3. Install pot joint bolt. Bolt must pass through shaft undercut. Tighten to specifications.
4. Measure pot joint operating angle.
A. On Bravada & S/T 10-15, angle must not exceed 12.5°. Refer to Fig. 4.
B. On C, K, R and V Models, angle must not exceed 10°. Refer to Fig. 5.
5. Install attaching screws through cover and seal to dash panel.
6. Connect electrical connectors and install steering wheel, then connect transmission linkage and battery ground cable.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 6:14 AM

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