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Old Paint · 04-05-2002, 11:47 PM

anybody know anything about rebuilding steering columns?

**fine69** · 04-06-2002, 03:00 AM

I do, what do you need to know?

Old Paint · 04-06-2002, 09:06 AM

sorry looks like I signed off before you answered. I just need to know any tips or tricks.I bought the bearings and stuff from LMC. also would a loose upper bearing make my shifter hard to get into park. This is for a manual steering truck with auto and no tilt Thanks , also no bent linkage thanks

frogsmakr · 04-06-2002, 12:45 PM

To fix the park thing, put that lil nozzle on yer can of wd-40 and squirt it in where the shifter is...work it thru all ranges,use a rag underneath to keep the crap from drippin on yer floor.

**fine69** · 04-06-2002, 01:01 PM

A bad upper bearing shouldnt make you have a park problem. I have never had a bearing go bad though. I take them out, pack'em with grease. Then put them back in. They will get dirty though. Just wash them,blow'em out with air. After you take it apart let me know what you find inside and i will try to help you out some more.

Old Paint · 04-06-2002, 02:42 PM

it`s been awhile since I WD-40ed the column I`ll try that again. I`m thinking the upper bearing isn`t that bad most of my bearing slop is on the lower end. I have to wait until I get 2 or 3 off days together before I pull the wheel in case I screw up. Its my daily driver. thanks again

**COBALT** · 04-06-2002, 03:55 PM

I have the same problem, only mine is getting the damn column adjusted to the shifter...

...fine69 you have mail.

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Old Paint · 04-07-2002, 02:25 PM

thanks frogsmakr wd40 did the trick for now except I used Remington Wonderlube - smells like coconut oil

**Desert Rat** · 04-07-2002, 04:11 PM

I remember one time i couldnt get my tilt out of park-that sucked since i needed to haul ass to work!!!!the shift indicator pointer somehow slid back and jammed crap up,had a buddy take me to work that day,but next morning problem was cured.A so simple but pain in the ass when your in a rush(been at new job for a few days didnt want to be late),frustrated,i crawled under it and everything-could figure it out-who woulda thought-well my dad was to the rescue again-he always seemed good with columns-i will never take one apart again,i have a tilt in pieces still from a few years ago,glad it was only a van column.im sure i could put it together now,im alot more patient and less violent nowadays.

04-05-2002, 11:47 PM	#1
Old Paint Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 50	miss my question on page 3 ? anybody know anything about rebuilding steering columns?

04-06-2002, 03:00 AM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	I do, what do you need to know? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

04-06-2002, 12:45 PM	#4
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	To fix the park thing, put that lil nozzle on yer can of wd-40 and squirt it in where the shifter is...work it thru all ranges,use a rag underneath to keep the crap from drippin on yer floor. __________________ 67 C-10 shortwide '06 Triumph Thruxton '09 Harley 'Lectra Glide '95 Z-71 two door Tahoe

04-06-2002, 01:01 PM	#5
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	A bad upper bearing shouldnt make you have a park problem. I have never had a bearing go bad though. I take them out, pack'em with grease. Then put them back in. They will get dirty though. Just wash them,blow'em out with air. After you take it apart let me know what you find inside and i will try to help you out some more. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

04-06-2002, 03:55 PM	#7
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I have the same problem, only mine is getting the damn column adjusted to the shifter... ...fine69 you have mail. ------------------ '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! __________________ '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.

04-06-2002, 09:06 AM	#3
Old Paint Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 50	sorry looks like I signed off before you answered. I just need to know any tips or tricks.I bought the bearings and stuff from LMC. also would a loose upper bearing make my shifter hard to get into park. This is for a manual steering truck with auto and no tilt Thanks , also no bent linkage thanks

04-06-2002, 02:42 PM	#6
Old Paint Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 50	it`s been awhile since I WD-40ed the column I`ll try that again. I`m thinking the upper bearing isn`t that bad most of my bearing slop is on the lower end. I have to wait until I get 2 or 3 off days together before I pull the wheel in case I screw up. Its my daily driver. thanks again

04-07-2002, 02:25 PM	#8
Old Paint Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 50	thanks frogsmakr wd40 did the trick for now except I used Remington Wonderlube - smells like coconut oil

04-07-2002, 04:11 PM	#9
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I remember one time i couldnt get my tilt out of park-that sucked since i needed to haul ass to work!!!!the shift indicator pointer somehow slid back and jammed crap up,had a buddy take me to work that day,but next morning problem was cured.A so simple but pain in the ass when your in a rush(been at new job for a few days didnt want to be late),frustrated,i crawled under it and everything-could figure it out-who woulda thought-well my dad was to the rescue again-he always seemed good with columns-i will never take one apart again,i have a tilt in pieces still from a few years ago,glad it was only a van column.im sure i could put it together now,im alot more patient and less violent nowadays.



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