Section 9 · Pages 358–379 (22 pages)

Steering

From the 1962 Pontiac Chassis Service Manual

Year
1962
Models
Catalina (23), Star Chief (26), Bonneville (28), Grand Prix (29), Safari wagons
Publication
S-6204
Pages
592

Standard steering gear and column. It covers periodic service, adjusting worm bearing preload and sector backlash, pitman shaft seal replacement, linkage, steering column overhaul for synchro-mesh transmission, gear removal, disassembly, cleaning, sub-assembly and assembly, and trouble diagnosis.

What this section covers

  • Worm bearing preload
  • Sector and ball nut backlash
  • Pitman shaft seal
  • Steering linkage
  • Steering column overhaul
  • Gear disassembly and assembly