ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1970-75 Camaro User Manual

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Steering Wheel Installation:

The original wheel will bolt on almost like it was on the original col-

umn. Torque to 45 ft. lbs. The one thing that is different is the retainer

for the horn pin. Originally this was a snap-in item, now it has a twist

lock. This item is a small black plastic piece in the electrical bag. We

bagged it all by itself so it wouldn’t get lost. It looks like this:

The complete assembly should go in this order:

1.) Retainer is inserted onto aluminum

plunger with locking tab towards

plunger/flat.

2.) Spring is inserted into steering

column horn cam.

3.) Aluminum plunger & retainer are

pushed into horn cam with plunger/flat

first. (Figure 18)

4.) While pushing plunger turn Retainer

so that it locks in groove of horn cam.

(Figure 18)

If you have an aftermarket steering

wheel, you may need a wire to attach

the horn (shown right). We have in-

cluded it with your column, just in case.

(PART# 9000000400)

The large nut on the column to secure the

wheel should be torqued to 45 ft. lbs and

requires a 7/8” socket.

It is wise to either unplug the column or

the horn while installing the contact plate.

The contact plate is beveled and should

be installed with the outside being the low

part and the center sitting up. (Figure 19)

Then install the can and plastic piece so

it fits down into the can. (Figure 20) The

notch in the edge of the can should be at

12 o’clock. These screws should be tight.

Now center your horn button and push

back in place (reconnect horn or column

plug). Test the horn.

Horn Wire

Retainer

(Figure 19)

(Figure 20)

(Figure 18)