ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1973 Chrysler B-Body - Manual (Page 4)

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Carefully disconnect both wire plugs from
the column to the dash harness. Take extra
caution, these plugs may be delicate to work
with. (Figure 3)
A helper is great for the next steps.
Loosen and remove the three nuts that
hold the column mount under the dash.
Use a 7/16 deep dish socket with a 3 inch
extension to remove the nuts. (Figure 4)
When removing the last nut the weight
of the column will be released. Have
your helper hold the column up while
the last nut is being removed. Now
pull the column out through the inside
of the vehicle while the other guides the
column through the pedal area. Guiding will ensure the original
column clears any obstructions that may be in the way (ie. wires,
pedals, etc.).
New Column Preparation
The original under dash mount with the plastic
release blocks will be used on the new column.
If your release blocks are damaged or broken
they need to be replaced either through a
dealer or an online store.
Install the under dash bracket onto the new
column using the provided bolts (5/16-18
with built in lock washers) torque to 22 ft. lbs.
(Figure 5)
Wrap the lower column tube with masking tape
and cover the bottom 4 inches to prevent any
scratches to your new column. (Figure 6)
(Figure 3)
(Figure 4)
(Figure 5)
(Figure 6)