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**ThreeQuarter** · 06-01-2019, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the tips. I have loosened everything (strap under dash, clamp at firewall, spring/clamp below lower bearing) and tried pushing the column housing up to meet the wheel. It moves up and down, but there’s a nub in a slot that stops me from going as far as I want to. And yes, my upper bearing has too much freedom.

How much pressure does it take to compress the.sliding joint on the shaft? I think I only need 3/8”.

06-01-2019, 06:28 PM	#8
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,523	Re: Closing the gap between steering wheel and column Thanks for the tips. I have loosened everything (strap under dash, clamp at firewall, spring/clamp below lower bearing) and tried pushing the column housing up to meet the wheel. It moves up and down, but there’s a nub in a slot that stops me from going as far as I want to. And yes, my upper bearing has too much freedom. How much pressure does it take to compress the.sliding joint on the shaft? I think I only need 3/8”. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3