Tilt Column complete disassembly and restoration HELP!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joelboxt · 02-10-2005, 11:49 PM

Hello,

im having trouble taking my van tilt column totally apart to clean up and paint. i have the all the leavers and switch out.. along with the tilt sping and main shaft nut.. but am stuck at this point.. i need to take the hole head apart but am not getting any further..

can someone please assist me in taking the wrest of this sucker apart? i would appresciate any pictures that can help me to finish this job..

the only other thing i can see doing is taking the little collar off that the levers go through IE: tilt lever and signal lever. but i do not want to damage this piece doesnt seem to want to come out easy...

please let me know if you can help me out in any way.

thanks

Joel

71swb4x4 · 02-11-2005, 09:25 AM

Do you have the factory service manual? It tells you how to disassemble. I think I scanned my tilt pages. PM me and I can email the pages to you.

joelboxt · 02-13-2005, 10:34 PM

Well i got most of this column apart but im stuck at the Bearing housing pivot pins? there are two, one on either side.. and i guess you need the GM J tool, J-21854, does anyone know if you can make something or if there is another way to remote these two pins?

please let me know if you can.

thanks

joel

**southern parts** · 02-13-2005, 10:45 PM

I use a slide hammer with a screw from the turn signal or taillight lense to pull the pivot pins. I think you can get a slide hammer(dent puller) at any auto parts store. Woody

71swb4x4 · 02-13-2005, 10:41 PM

I jsut PM'd you too.
The hole in those pins is threaded. I took a bolt, washer, and socket. The socket has to be larger than the pin. I put the washer on the bolt, and the bolt through the socket. Then I threaded the bolt into the pin and cranked it down to pull the pin out. If I remember correctly I had to add washers as I went to pull the pins all the way out.
I will go take a picture quick.

71swb4x4 · 02-13-2005, 10:47 PM

Here is a picture. Obviously you will want a shorter bolt.

Rod · 02-13-2005, 11:33 PM

One of a few type available..cost about 4 bucks...searched "tilt pivot pin" on ebay to come up with this pics and the auction all asking $7. One was snap on though.

Bob Moore · 02-13-2005, 11:58 PM

I have problems getting the upper cover off. Not too much of a problem with the levers(tilt, turn,and gear) or the turn signal assm. but the tin housing is a real pain in a**. They often have not been off since made and have had ashes and soft drinks spilled making them really sticky. What is the answer short of the dealer tool?

Has anybody figured out a way to do this??

Anything would help - Thanks - Bob

02-10-2005, 11:49 PM	#1
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	Tilt Column complete disassembly and restoration HELP!!! Hello, im having trouble taking my van tilt column totally apart to clean up and paint. i have the all the leavers and switch out.. along with the tilt sping and main shaft nut.. but am stuck at this point.. i need to take the hole head apart but am not getting any further.. can someone please assist me in taking the wrest of this sucker apart? i would appresciate any pictures that can help me to finish this job.. the only other thing i can see doing is taking the little collar off that the levers go through IE: tilt lever and signal lever. but i do not want to damage this piece doesnt seem to want to come out easy... please let me know if you can help me out in any way. thanks Joel __________________ Last edited by joelboxt; 02-10-2005 at 11:53 PM.

02-11-2005, 09:25 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Do you have the factory service manual? It tells you how to disassemble. I think I scanned my tilt pages. PM me and I can email the pages to you. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-13-2005, 10:34 PM	#3
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	stuck on the two pivot pins now. Well i got most of this column apart but im stuck at the Bearing housing pivot pins? there are two, one on either side.. and i guess you need the GM J tool, J-21854, does anyone know if you can make something or if there is another way to remote these two pins? please let me know if you can. thanks joel __________________

02-13-2005, 10:41 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I jsut PM'd you too. The hole in those pins is threaded. I took a bolt, washer, and socket. The socket has to be larger than the pin. I put the washer on the bolt, and the bolt through the socket. Then I threaded the bolt into the pin and cranked it down to pull the pin out. If I remember correctly I had to add washers as I went to pull the pins all the way out. I will go take a picture quick. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-13-2005, 10:47 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Here is a picture. Obviously you will want a shorter bolt. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-13-2005, 10:45 PM	#4
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	I use a slide hammer with a screw from the turn signal or taillight lense to pull the pivot pins. I think you can get a slide hammer(dent puller) at any auto parts store. Woody

02-13-2005, 11:33 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	One of a few type available..cost about 4 bucks...searched "tilt pivot pin" on ebay to come up with this pics and the auction all asking $7. One was snap on though. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-13-2005, 11:58 PM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Tilt Disassembly I have problems getting the upper cover off. Not too much of a problem with the levers(tilt, turn,and gear) or the turn signal assm. but the tin housing is a real pain in a**. They often have not been off since made and have had ashes and soft drinks spilled making them really sticky. What is the answer short of the dealer tool? Has anybody figured out a way to do this?? Anything would help - Thanks - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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