Corvette Steering Papers
ASSIST CYLINDER
Booster Cylinder Overhaul Instructions Link
Booster Cylinder Seal Packages - New design 3 parts - Early design 5 parts Link
Booster Cylinder Seal Removal (Rev 28JA2006) Link
CONTROL VALVE
Control Valve Blowup & Rebuild Tips - The Chevrolet shop manual blowup is not correct in two areas. This paper has a corrected valve blowup picture and describes some of the other components Link
Control Valve Overhaul Instructions #1 Link
Control Valve Overhaul Instructions #2 Link
Control Valve Overhaul Instructions #3 Link
Control Valve Overhaul Instructions #4 Link
Control Valve Overhaul Instructions #5 Link
Control Valve Rebuild Tips - This paper provides tips and descriptions on how to assemble the sliding seals that are part of the control valve (Rev 03MR2006) Link
Control Valve Replace and Balance Instructions (Rev 18OC2006) Link
Control Valve Effort Upgrade (Rev 05JN2006) Link
Control Valve Replace Pic #1 Link
Control Valve Replace Pic #2 Link
Control Valve Cutaway with Sliding Seals Link
Improved Steering Effort and Feel - Jim Shea’s research on control valve springs and alignment
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
Flex Coupling and Column Assembly Instructions - AIM Sheet Link
Flex Coupling Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know and More (Rev 24JA2007) Link
Flex Coupling Pics Link
Flex Coupling Rebuild Kits - My Opinion (Rev 05JL2007) Link
Flex Coupling Versus A Single Universal Joint Link
MANUAL STEERING GEAR
Manual Gear Adjust Pic 1
Manual Gear Adjust Pic 2
Manual Gear Adjustment - in vehicle (Rev 14NO2008) Link
Manual Gear and Chassis Design Information
Manual Gear Overhaul Procedure #1 - Of 6 Parts Total Link
Manual Gear Overhaul Procedure #2 - Of 6 Parts Total Link
Manual Gear Overhaul Procedure #3 - Of 6 Parts Total Link
Manual Gear Overhaul Procedure #4 - Of 6 Parts Total Link
Manual Gear Overhaul Procedure #5 - Of 6 Parts Total Link
Manual Gear Overhaul Procedure #6 - Of 6 Parts Total Link
Manual Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Replace - In Vehicle Link
Manual Gear Service Parts - Where to purchase C3 Manual Gear Assemblies and Component Parts (Rev 03JA2003) Link
POWER STEERING PUMP
P-Pump Operation How a typical power steering pump operates Link
P-Pump Bench Repair 1 Link
P-Pump Bench Repair 2 Link
P-Pump Bench Repair 3 Link
P-Pump Bench Repair 4 Link
P-Pump Blowup Pic Link
P-Pump Driveshaft Seal Replace Link
P-Pump Flow Control Valve Pic Link
P-Pump Leak Points Pic Link
P-Pump Parts Repair and Replace - Where to purchase C2/C3 Power Steering Pumps and Parts. Link
P-Pump Pulley Attachments Link
TC Pump Driveshaft Disassembly & Repair - The small Saginaw pump with the ball bearing supported driveshaft. Remove and replace the ball bearing and the driveshaft. Replace the plastic reservoir or the return tube. Includes a blowup picture of the pump with various production options Link
TC Pump Rotating Group & Sleeve Disassembly & Repair - The ball bearing Saginaw pump. Remove and replace the ring, rotor, vanes, and sleeve assembly. You should download the TC Pump Driveshaft D&R scan as well Link
POWER STEERING SYSTEM & GM POWER STEERING FLUID
Power Steering Fluid - the development of GM power steering fluid & why not one common automatic trans and power strg fluid? Link
Power Steering System Deaireation - The GM technical bulletin on eliminating trapped air after steering system repair or component replacement Link
Power Steering System Deaireation - Jim Shea’s comments on “Getting the Air Out” of a typical GM power steering system (Rev 02JL2008) Link
POWER STEERING HOSES
Power Steering Hose Connections - Flare Versus O-Ring Link
Power Steering Hose Connections Used Throughout GM - 1963 to Present Link
Power Steering Hose Routing (all engines) Link
Power Steering Hose Routing (pic) - Steering Hose Pump to Valve Link
Power Steering Hose Routing (pic) - Steering Hose Valve to Cylinder Link
IGNITION SWITCH (PRE 1969) - Remove lock cylinder and ignition switch from instrument panel. Also vehicle wiring colors that attach to the switch Link
DATE STAMPS & ALPHA CODES
Saginaw Steering Gear Component Date Stamps and Alpha Code Stickers Link
STEERING COLUMN GENERIC INFORMATION
Steering Column 1977-1982 Adapt Into Early C3s - adding dimmer column to early Sharks (Rev 06AU2007) BEING UPDATED - PLEASE HAVE PATIENCE! Link
Hazard Warning Switch Diagnosis Link
Horn Operation Diagnosis (Rev 13JN2006) Link
Key Buzzer Diagnosis Link
Key Bit Removal From Lock Cylinder Link
Steering Column - Adjust Dimmer and/or Ignition Switch - Drop Steering Column Link
Steering Column Lockplate Compressor Link
Steering Column Replacement Parts (Rev 13AU2005) - Where to get replacement parts for standard and T&T columns Link
Steering Column Turn Signal Switch Wiring - Colors, Gauge, Order and Function (Rev 25NO2004) Link
Steering Column/Transmission C3 Interlock Systems (Rev 27JL2004) Link
Turn Signal Lever Broken Stub Removal and Tool Drawing - 1977-82 (Rev 21AU2005) Link
Turn Signal Switch Wiring - Wire Color, Postion, & Function (Rev 05DE2008) Link
Turn Signal Switch Diagnosis Link
STANDARD STEERING COLUMN
Std Column 67-68 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts Link
Std Column 69-75 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts #1 Link
Std Column 69-75 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts #2 Link
Std Column 76-79 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts Link
Std Column 69-76 Blowup Pic Link
Std Column w/Headlamp Dimmer 77-79 Blowup Pic Link
Std Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 23JA2009) word.doc - format Remove steering wheel, replace turn signal switch, replace upper bearing Link
Std Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 23JA2009) pdf format Link
Std Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 23JA2009) word.doc format - Drop and remove steering column from vehicle, replace lower bearing, steering shaft length check, steering column alignment checks Link
Std Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 23JA2009) pdf format Link
Std Column 69-79 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 22JN2007) - Replace lock, key buzzer, turn signal lever, and turn signal switch Link
Std Column 69-79 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 22JN2007) pdf format Link
Std Column 69-79 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 30JN2007) - Drop/remove steering column, replace/adjust turn signal, dimmer & ignition switches, replace lower bearing Link
Std Column 69-79 Disassembly & Repair Paper #3 (Rev 30JN2007) - Replace upper bearing, dimmer pivot, key release lever, rack, and sector, check steering shaft length Link
Std Column 69-79 Disassembly & Repair Pics #1 - To be used with Paper #1 Link
Std Column 69-79 Disassembly & Repair Pics #2 - To be used with Papers #2 & #3 Link
Std Column Installation 69-79 Pic Link
Steering Column Installation - see Flex Coupling and Column Assembly Instructions - AIM Sheet
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN INFORMATION
Telescoping Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 23JA2009) word.doc format Remove strg wheel & horn parts; replace turn signal switch; replace upper column bearing; adjust telescope lock Link
Telescoping Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 23JA2009) pdf format Link
Telescoping Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 23JA2009) word.doc format Drop and remove steering column from vehicle, replace lower column bearing, disassemble upper telescoping shaft from lower steering shaft, remove upper tube & flange from mast jacket, steering column alignment checks Link
Telescoping Column 67-68 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 23JA2009) pdf format Link
Telescoping Column 67-68 Strg Wheel & Horn Parts Link
Telescoping Strg Column 67 (Late) & 1968 Blowup Drawing (Rev 13JA2009) jpg formatLink
Tilt & Telescoping 69-75 Steering Wheel and Horn Parts Link
Tilt & Telescoping 76 Steering Wheel and Horn Parts Link
Tilt & Telescoping 77-82 Steering Wheel and Horn Parts (Rev 08AU2004) Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-76 Blowup Pic (Rev 03FE2004) Before dimmer switch and finger key release added to column Link
Tilt Steering Column w/Key Release & Dimmer (similar to 77-82) Blowup Pic (Rev 18JA2007) This is the closest blowup picture that I could find that would show the dimmer and key release parts. Since this was only tilt column you will need to review the telescoping parts by viewing the 69-76 Blowup PicLink
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 31DE2008) word.doc format - check for loose pivot pins, support screws, & lock shoes, replace lock cylinder, key buzzer, turn signal lever, and adjust telescope lock Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 (Rev 31DE2008) pdf formatLink
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 26JA2009) word.doc format - Drop/remove strg column, replace/adjust turn signal, ignition, & dimmer switches, replace lower column bearing Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2 (Rev 26JA2009) pdf formatLink
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #3 (Rev 25MY2008) - Replace dimmer pivot, turn signal levers & dimmer pivots, repair loose pivot pins and lock shoes, replace rack, sector, & upper bearings, tighten support screws, remove steering shaft, delash plastic tilt pivot, check steering shaft lengths Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Pics #1 (Rev 12FE2006)- Used with Papers #1, #2, #3 Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Pics #2 - Used with Paper #3 Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Pics #3 - Used with Papers #2 and #3 Link
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Installation Pics Link
Steering Column - Adjust Dimmer and/or Ignition Switch - Dropping Steering Column Link
STEERING LINKAGE
Steering Linkage Tie Rod Adjustment Specs Explained (Rev 01MR2007) Link
Steering Linkage Tie Rod Pics (Rev 14FE2004) Link
STEERING SYSTEM DESIGN INFORMATION
Recirculating Ball Gear Vs Rack & Pinion Gear Link
Replacing the OEM Steering Column with a Rigid Steering Column
Jim Shea’s thoughts on replacing the collapsible, energy absorbing, OEM steering column with an rigid aftermarket column Link
Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Recirculating Ball Gear Installation Comments Link
STEERING WHEEL CENTERING
Steering Wheel & Steering System Centering Procedure (Rev 18MY2006) Link
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Steering Wheel (69-75) install on a 1976 Tilt & Telescoping Column (Rev 16FE2006) Word Document Link
Steering Wheel (69-75) install on a 1976 Tilt & Telescoping Column (Rev 13JL2008) PDF Format Link
Steering Wheel (77-82) install on a 1976 Tilt & Telescoping Column (Rev 16FE2006) Word Document Link
Steering Wheel (77-82) install on a 1976 Tilt & Telescoping Column (Rev 13JL2008) PDF Format Link
Steering Wheel (69-75) install on a 1976 Standard (non-adjustable) Steering Column Word format Link
Steering Wheel (69-75) install on a 1976 Standard (non-adjustable) Steering Column pdf format Link
Steering Wheel Attachment Summary (Rev 07JA2003) Link