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Erl · 04-11-2002, 09:38 AM

Once you have the steering wheel off and the cam assembly loose. To remove the wires that run down the underside of the column, does the metal cover slide off or should you bend the tabs?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-11-2002, 11:06 AM

The metal cover will slide off if you have the rubber trim out of the way.

Jim

mrein3 · 04-11-2002, 11:46 AM

I just made one nice column out of three average ones. I had to bend the tabs on all three to remove that cover.

**COBALT** · 04-11-2002, 11:48 AM

Don't bend the tabs. I wouldn't. They'd break I bet (at least with me).

Be patient with this. You'll have to work the slide down past (through) the rubber boot, or you could see if it will work up through the shift housing if its an automatic. Mine is, and I think there's enough room, but you'll have to take the indicator housing off the column and just leave the shaft and the shifter housing. Since the shifter housing doesn't tightly fit around the shaft you whould be able to fit the sliding cover up through the housing.

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[This message has been edited by new69owner (edited April 11, 2002).]

Erl · 04-11-2002, 12:21 PM

It is never a good idea to bend metal like this, thus the reason for the question. I was having trouble removing the piece from the top. I will try to slip it out the bottom tonight.
Thanks

04-11-2002, 09:38 AM	#1
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Turn Signal Mechanical Replacement Once you have the steering wheel off and the cam assembly loose. To remove the wires that run down the underside of the column, does the metal cover slide off or should you bend the tabs? __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

04-11-2002, 11:06 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The metal cover will slide off if you have the rubber trim out of the way. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

04-11-2002, 11:46 AM	#3
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	I just made one nice column out of three average ones. I had to bend the tabs on all three to remove that cover. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

04-11-2002, 11:48 AM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Don't bend the tabs. I wouldn't. They'd break I bet (at least with me). Be patient with this. You'll have to work the slide down past (through) the rubber boot, or you could see if it will work up through the shift housing if its an automatic. Mine is, and I think there's enough room, but you'll have to take the indicator housing off the column and just leave the shaft and the shifter housing. Since the shifter housing doesn't tightly fit around the shaft you whould be able to fit the sliding cover up through the housing. ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! [This message has been edited by new69owner (edited April 11, 2002).] __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

04-11-2002, 12:21 PM	#5
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	It is never a good idea to bend metal like this, thus the reason for the question. I was having trouble removing the piece from the top. I will try to slip it out the bottom tonight. Thanks __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX



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