1980 Van tilt removal
 

How hard is it to remove a van tilt from a van?. It looks like (2) bolts under the column inside, (2) bolts on the steering shaft near the steering box and one nut with a cotter pin for the linkage. Am I correct saying it's only 4 bolts and a nut????

Re: 1980 Van tilt removal
 

There is a plate near the bottom of the column that bolts to the floor with a few screws and there are the wires to disconnect. The TS harness has to be unplugged and the shift indicator light wire unplugs from the fuse panel.

Jim

Re: 1980 Van tilt removal
 

Thanks. Are they actual screws or are they bolts that hold the floor plate on?

Re: 1980 Van tilt removal
 

the screws hold the rubber to the floorboard, you can also just cut around it with a sharp knife, because you wont be able to use the rubber the ones in the trucks are different.

Re: 1980 Van tilt removal
 

The 3/8 wrench needed at the rag joint needs to be a 12 point if I remember correctly.

Re: 1980 Van tilt removal
 

Yes, 12 point they are usually rusted real good. I have also had good luck tapping an 11mm 1/4" drive socket on there.

Re: 1980 Van tilt removal
 

If you decide not to cut the rubber sealing plate, you need to remove 5 sheet metal fasteners with a 10MM 6point socket. I find it easiest to remove the cross bolt on the steering shaft and wedge open the flange - one bolt instead of 2 on the rag joint.

I usually leave the steering wheel on to pull with when everything is loose.

Takes less than 15 minutes to remove at the pick a part. I then change steering wheels to the later truck 4 spoke or Camaro 4 spoke. The yard includes the wheel with the column - same price.