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LawMan02 · 02-23-2006, 11:54 PM

Can someone tell me how and where to separate the steering shaft to remove the steering column from the cab?

70short/step · 02-24-2006, 12:00 AM

In the first pic, right under the power booster, is where you want to unbolt it from the intermediate shaft. There is just one bolt that you undo and then it is splined. you may need a few taps with a hammer to coax it loose.

greenhorn male · 02-24-2006, 12:06 AM

Like 70shortstep said or if you want to include the lower shaft then remove the bolts near the gearbox. For just the upper part, the bolt has to completely be removed for the shaft to slide out.

LawMan02 · 02-24-2006, 12:09 AM

Thanks...I loosened (?) that bolt and could see the spines and even tried to separate it by prying it but didn't hit it with a hammer. I think there is a spring with a washer next to it. Thanks again.

**pjmoreland** · 02-24-2006, 12:50 AM

You have to completely remove the bolt. It sits down in a slot in the shaft and prevents you from being able to pull the shaft out of the clamp.

02-23-2006, 11:54 PM	#1
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Steering shaft question Can someone tell me how and where to separate the steering shaft to remove the steering column from the cab? Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

02-24-2006, 12:00 AM	#2
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Steering shaft question In the first pic, right under the power booster, is where you want to unbolt it from the intermediate shaft. There is just one bolt that you undo and then it is splined. you may need a few taps with a hammer to coax it loose. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

02-24-2006, 12:06 AM	#3
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Re: Steering shaft question Like 70shortstep said or if you want to include the lower shaft then remove the bolts near the gearbox. For just the upper part, the bolt has to completely be removed for the shaft to slide out. Attached Images __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

02-24-2006, 12:09 AM	#4
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Steering shaft question Thanks...I loosened (?) that bolt and could see the spines and even tried to separate it by prying it but didn't hit it with a hammer. I think there is a spring with a washer next to it. Thanks again. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

02-24-2006, 12:50 AM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,982	Re: Steering shaft question You have to completely remove the bolt. It sits down in a slot in the shaft and prevents you from being able to pull the shaft out of the clamp.



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