General Motors (Flexible Coupling)

Coupling is known as a captured coupling with a bracket on steering gear side of coupling. If at any time the bracket appears deformed, replace coupling and examine steering column for damage. When installing steering gear, it is recommended to use disposable plastic spacers to obtain correct alignment and spacing between flanges. To install spacers, position all the way on coupling pins before installing coupling to steering shaft flange. After steering gear and column are aligned, and bolts tightened, pull spacers from pins with pliers and discard spacers.