Ben Taylor

I'm going to replace the turn signal cam in my 81. Can I do it all from inside the car, or do I need to remove the steering column?

wombvette

The switch or cancel cam? in either case, it can be done from inside the car.

Jim Shea

Replacing the T&T steering column turn signal cam (also called a Horn Contact Carrier) can be accomplished with the steering column still in the car. If you are going to replace the turn signal switch, I have found that it is far easier to "fish" the wires in and out of the steering column with the column removed and on a bench.

I have complete instructions on tearing down just the upper parts of the column; removing the column from the car; and replacing the turn signal switch. The instructions are posted at http://www.corvettefaq.com in the Steering section.

REPLACE THE HORN CARRIER ONLY

Download the following:
Tilt & Telescoping 77-82 Steering Wheel and Horn Parts
Tilt & Telescoping 69-82 Blowup Pic
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Pic #1
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Installation Pics

CONTINUE WITH REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

All of the above plus;
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #2
Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Pics #3

These instructions are very complete.

Good Luck,
Jim Shea