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Van column disassembly????
So I bought a van steering column off ebay and got it today. I started disassembly so that i can have the shaft shortened and professionally re-welded to look 100% factory. My question is, how do you get them apart? I cant seem to get the column apart between the actual tilt mechanism and the shifter collar. I have taken every nut and bolt that i can find off. The steering shaft is loose in the column, but i cant get it to separate. Is there some magic spell i have to cast or am i just not holding my face right? Thanks for any help.
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Re: Van column disassembly????
Thats a lot of work compared to just sliding the intermediate shaft in a couple inches. Old age is making me lazy...
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Re: Van column disassembly????
If you PM me your e mail addy I have a pdf file that has the disassembly I can send you.
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Re: Van column disassembly????
Purchase a factory assembly manual for your truck. It will have the column disassembly instructions as well as a ton of other stuff you will use.
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Re: Van column disassembly????
Years ago a friend of mine shortened 25 van tilt shafts. We knew someone that shortened and welded but did'nt think that would be the best/safest way to do a van tilt. We found a machine shop to cut the shafts and re-spline the end so there would be no weld. Maybe overkill but just a suggestion.
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Re: Van column disassembly????
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Re: Van column disassembly????
CB, You are right. That is how most of those guys do the redone van tilts.
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Re: Van column disassembly????
I didn't use the puller on mine. I used a rubber mallet and gently "encouraged" the collar to come off. If you pound toward the base of that collar you can get it off. When you strike it strike it so it's trying to come off (not direct hammering). Don't go overboard, but don't be too worried as it fits really snug which helps prevent it from denting.
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