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*60apache4* · 10-03-2004, 12:47 PM

I need to know if there is an easy way to disassemble a tilt steering column. The column i bought did not have them

, so all I need to do is put on the dash seal, firewall seal and retainer and they won't go on over the shaft and auto shift linkage. Thanks for your help...Tom.

*60apache4* · 10-03-2004, 12:51 PM

I also need to know if there are supposed to any shifter detents mounted to the column tube. My standard auto shift column has a tab with several steps in it to prevent shifting back up into reverse...Thanks again.

neonlarry · 10-03-2004, 01:59 PM

You do not need to take the column apart just bend the linkage enough to slide them on.

**john** · 10-03-2004, 05:09 PM

The detents are inside the top end of the tilt column. John

*60apache4* · 10-09-2004, 12:34 AM

I need to remove the steering shaft and or shifter tube just to get the stupid firewall seal and retainer on the steering column.

*60apache4* · 10-09-2004, 06:12 PM

Well then, how do you remove the retainer ring and bolt from the upper part of the steering shaft? I don't see how the retainer ring comes off and it is not explained clearly in the shop manual. Thanks.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-09-2004, 06:43 PM

I am not sure what you mean about the retainer ring and bolt. What are you trying to take apart?

If the detent does not hold, there is a good chance the shift lever spring is broken and/or the end of the shift lever is worn.

Jim

10-03-2004, 12:47 PM	#1
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	disassemble tilt steering column I need to know if there is an easy way to disassemble a tilt steering column. The column i bought did not have them , so all I need to do is put on the dash seal, firewall seal and retainer and they won't go on over the shaft and auto shift linkage. Thanks for your help...Tom.

10-03-2004, 01:59 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	You do not need to take the column apart just bend the linkage enough to slide them on. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-03-2004, 05:09 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	The detents are inside the top end of the tilt column. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-03-2004, 12:51 PM	#2
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	I also need to know if there are supposed to any shifter detents mounted to the column tube. My standard auto shift column has a tab with several steps in it to prevent shifting back up into reverse...Thanks again.

10-09-2004, 12:34 AM	#5
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	I need to remove the steering shaft and or shifter tube just to get the stupid firewall seal and retainer on the steering column.

10-09-2004, 06:12 PM	#6
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Well then, how do you remove the retainer ring and bolt from the upper part of the steering shaft? I don't see how the retainer ring comes off and it is not explained clearly in the shop manual. Thanks.

10-09-2004, 06:43 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I am not sure what you mean about the retainer ring and bolt. What are you trying to take apart? If the detent does not hold, there is a good chance the shift lever spring is broken and/or the end of the shift lever is worn. Jim



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