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09-15-2010, 09:48 PM
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Location: Peculiar, Missouri
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Steering Column Seal
Before I have this column completely apart for no reason, can anyone tell me how to change the firewall seal at the end of the column? It is a 72 with auto. I am guessing somehow those levers need to come off but I haven't a clue how? Can anybody help on this?
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09-16-2010, 08:28 PM
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Re: Steering Column Seal
Anyone?
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09-16-2010, 08:39 PM
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Re: Steering Column Seal
The column has to be removed from the truck. If you disassemble the column and remove the shift tube it makes it easier to change the seal but I have stretched the seal over the lever(s) being careful not to rip the seal.
Jim
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09-16-2010, 09:21 PM
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Re: Steering Column Seal
The column is on my bench. I cannot get the turn signal switch out. It is hanging up on something. I took out the three screws but it seems like something is holding it in. I tried the stretch method and when it started ripping the seal I quit.
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09-16-2010, 10:53 PM
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Re: Steering Column Seal
Remove the housing that is around the turn signal switch and it will make the removal of the switch a lot easier. The housing is held on by just a tight fit to the main body, be careful when removing and take your time!
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09-16-2010, 11:01 PM
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09-17-2010, 12:10 AM
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