What kind of steering does a corvette have?

1978 through 1982- Corvette EA, FL Steering Column with headlamp dimmer, ignition key release lever, & optional cruise control in the turn signal lever. 2 Terminology and Background

Where is the steering wheel hub on a 1976 Corvette?

(The 1976 steering wheel and hub are one unit.) Pry off the retainer clip from the end of the steering shaft (1975 and later columns) and remove the steering wheel hub nut. You should be able to see a small indentation on the end of the column shaft and aligned with it a matching indentation on the steering wheel hub.

Can a Corvette C3 steering column be repaired?

This is the first of three papers that address various repairs that can be made on the Corvette C3 tilt and telescoping (T) steering column. The first pages of each paper concern the disassembly and replacement procedures. The last pages concern reassembly of the column.

How do you replace a rag joint on a corvette?

Insert the #990040 replacement column shaft into the new rag joint. Secure the column shaft with a set screw then a locknut. 4. Install the column tube over the shaft and reattach the column tube to the dash; the column tube will need to be shortened for clearance of the new steering box and rag joint.

What kind of steering column does a corvette have?

1978 through 1982- Corvette EA, FL Steering Column with headlamp dimmer, ignition key release lever, & optional cruise control in the turn signal lever. You may note that the 1968 telescoping only model is not addressed. The telescoping 1967-68 Corvette steering columns are addressed in another paper available at the host websight. 2

Is the steering column the same from 1977 to 1982?

The basic steering column housing is the same from 1977 to 1982, so the 1977 column with the integral dimmer pivot and wash/wipe switch can be installed in any of the older model C3s. Since this was a “one year only” design for the Corvette, if you obtain a 1977 column be sure to get the turn signal lever as well.

Is there a tilt and telescoping steering column schematic?

They are entitled Corvette C3 Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column Disassembly Instruction Pics #1, #2, & #3 . There is a schematic drawing entitled 1969-76 Corvette Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column Blowup . Also there is another schematic entitled Tilt Steering Column w/Key Release & Dimmer Blowup Pic (similar to 77-82).

How does telescoping steering work on a corvette?

Using a large phillips head screwdriver, rotate the “star” screw clockwise until it is tight. This should cause the telescoping feature to lock in place. Position the locking lever under the “star” screw such that the thumb tab is approximately at the 1 o’clock position. Attach the locking lever to the “star” screw with the two small screws.