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steering column on my 69 nontilt
hey guys i pulled my steering wheel off to replace it because it was all cracked and falling apart and something came loose in the shaft on the engine side and am not sure what it was, any ideas of what it could be? I am waiting for my new steering wheel from classic chevy and hoping i didnt screw something up in the shaft
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
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Not much you can screw up by taking the wheel off. Did the shaft drop down? What makes you think something came loose? The lower bearing may be bad. LockDoc
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
seems like i have more back and forth motion now on the steering wheel shaft
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
is there a way to tighten that up
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
That slack should tighten up when you put a wheel back on.
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
I did put the new wheel on and there is some slack back and forth about a 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. is that normal?
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
Sounds like one of the bearings was worn and the lower may have slipped from the bottom and the balls fell out of the bearing cage? That's all I can think of. The column should be tight with the wheel on or off.
Just to verify, the play you have is up and down/left and right versus in and out correct? I know on my Jimmy the upper bearing was missing a ball or two and the cage was damaged, but that put no slop in the system.
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
The play in the steering column is in and out
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
I think that is set by the lower bearing. Never had to actually work on that part of the column. Find any steel balls in the driveway after this job?
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
No, I didnt notice any.
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
Look at your steering column under the hood and compare it to the picture posted below.
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
how do you attach pictures
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
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Your bottom bearing and coil spring are gone.... All you have left is the large washer. LockDoc
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
Thanks for all your help, I guess I need to figure out how to replace that.
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
do you know where i coulc find those parts?
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
Any '67-'72 parts vendor should carry a lower steering column bearing repair kit for that. It will have everything you need in the kit. It should run about $35.
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
Does the steering shaft come apart right there?
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
Yes, you have to remove the bolt there and take the rag joint apart at the steering box and it will slide apart. It looks a little rusty so I would spray everything with a good penetrating oil (not WD-40) and tap it with a small hammer to loosen it up.
Here is a thread you might find helpful. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471499 LockDoc
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-27-2015 at 05:08 PM. |
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
hey i want to thank you for all you info, i am going to order that bearing and give it a try. do you think it is ok to drive until i install it?
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Re: steering column on my 69 nontilt
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Sorry, not going to answer that one. That will be your call... No problem on the help. Let us know how it goes. LockDoc
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