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trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
Hi there, I'm switching my '69 c-10 over to power steering. I bought a "new" power steering box from pepboys, and I bought a the steering coupler from LMC, that is to be used with power steering. The splines seem to all line up, but it is a very tight fit. I was wondering if there is a certain way to install this piece. Or maybe I have to wrong part. Just looking for some help.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
There are 2 different size shafts on those. There is a flat spot on the shaft & the joint. If it is lined up right you probably dont have the right size.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
Ahh ok yeah Both shaft and joint have a flat spot. They do line up, but seems as if they would have to be pressed on. Thank you.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
Take a socket and tap it on thats what classic told me to do and it went right on.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
You can also count the splines of the rag joint and the steering box shaft to make sure they'll match. I think the two different sizes are 31 spline and 36 spline. It really shouldn't take that much effort to get them together as long as you have the bolt removed from the rag joint.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
A little force action never hurts.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
Ok, thanks for your help. I guess I shouldn't have to ever take them apart again. I will beat that thing on then hah.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
I'm curious how it turns out. I replaced my steering box a couple of months ago and ran into the same issue. I got the wrong size first, then once I got the right one, I tried beating it on and broke the rag joint.
Finally, I went down to the LMC counter and they had the steering box with the rag joint attached. It was a little more money, but by that time, well worth it. I took the other parts back to O'Reilly got my money back.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
I am hoping to work on it this weekend, so I will let you know how good or bad I make out.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
For you who were wondering. So all it took was a little lube, a couple good whacks with a hammer and socket, and the coupling slide right on like it was meant to.
Got another question though. What is the best way to center the wheels, steering wheel while installing pitman arm back on so that I get the same amount of turns left or right and have the steering wheel centered? |
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
i've used a cold chisel to spread the coupler slightly but still needd some forc to drive it on// a light greasing of the splines helps if you need to take it apart 10years from now
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
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After you make sure steering gearbox is centered loosen the tie rod end clamps on both wheels and turn each one the same amount to get the wheels as close to straight as you can and then drive it to an alignment shop.
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Re: trouble installing steering coupler onto steering gearbox
I agree with 68gmsee. In the future, I would try to center the wheels and steering wheel before installing. Makes it easier.
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