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drawing on 12A-4 is even more confusing!!?? ...I actually think the kink was designed to secure the cable...since 1973 saw the addition of the front block battery mounted tube...and the internals of the steering unit would change.for even quicker lock to lock..how different looking is a lets say 1977 unit...if it does not have a kinked hose its because the cable is no longer secured there...just a thought...Firebirds remind me of Volkswagens...the parts & cars all look alike till you go to swap parts and there are all the subtle changes..I am just happy to have my cable making sense routing away from the block after all these years!!