Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

how do you get it apart???

Seems rusted to hell... any suggestions? tried heat, hammer... afraid i'm going to destroy it.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pN...Q=w472-h232-no

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. If you are talking about the intermediate shaft, there is a plastic compound that is injected in between the upper and lower sections. It will take quite a bit of heat to melt it. You will see it start oozing out when it gets hot enough. You should have it in a vice and once it is hot and the plastic is melting take a punch and drive it out from the bottom.

If you are upgrading the steering shaft read this thread, especially starting with post #9 by "Blazerman".

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607429

LockDoc

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

Good to know I'll be there soon.
You know your stuff Thanks again

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

Mine is quite rusty and I would like to replace the piece that connects to the rag joint.

I pondered buying one and welding it on, or finding one in a junk yard. I just need to know how to disassemble it.

Should it have any linear play? if mine is not moving, do you think that is a safety concern?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hb...=w761-h1014-no

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

I replaced my steering column and the little plastic pins are meant to keep the immediate shaft in a stationary position but shear in case of impact by a wreck. Hence allowing some room before the steering wheel moves towards driver.
I had to heat mine to remove and it didn't look rusty. Heat/cool/heat may help you while having in a vice and some kind of a make shift slide hammer attached. Or you may need to destroy your outside piece and replace.
It looks like you may be ready for new parts.

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

You need to replace that for sure. Too much bad stuff going on there. I would try to find a good one in a JY.

LockDoc

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

X2 on that rusty one.

You probably could get a nicer one at a junkyard for 10 bucks. Screw the rust frustration.

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

I read that post and am confused as to how the Cherokee shaft is a bolt in :confused: The splined end will mate to the steering box with no problem...but the factory column is also splined, not a dd shaft. Here is a pic to show what I’m talking about.

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

Dunno. I've never used one. I ran across that thread doing a search. I figured they ground flats on the splined end of the column. I guess I will have to pick one of them up when I go to the yard next time.

LockDoc

Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint???
 

It slips over the splines with no problem, it’s actually too small for the Cherokee shaft to clamp down on.

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Yeah, I don't see how that is a good fit. Actually it looks really dangerous.