Loose tilt do I need a pivot pin remover? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MylilBowTie · 04-04-2006, 12:44 AM

I have a loose tilt column and it was solid. Then over a week it has started to get pretty loose for me. Sometimes I need to move the steering wheel to get the ignition switch to work. Its not that bad yet but I'm trying to figure out what all I need for tools. This is my only vehicle as of right now so I need to get it all done in one shot. I have the lockplate tool and its pretty easy for me to replace an ignition switch but Ive never been down past that.

I planed to take pictures of everything to show how everything looks. Then collaborate with members here on tips and make an tech article for Jeff's site. For everyone to get some benefit out of it.

I need to tighten the tilt part or whatever is messed up there and replace the highbeam switch for my headlights.

boxrodz · 04-04-2006, 02:32 AM

Here's a link to a link (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=194740) that may be the cause of your problems. It's not bad once you get past the lockplate. Just keep track of the parts.

Slonaker · 04-04-2006, 10:55 AM

Assuming the pivot pins are those aluminum things on the left and right sides, about 1/2" in diameter, I pulled them by threading a small screw into them and yanking them out with vice grips. They are threaded, so just thread the proper screw in as far as it will go. Clamp the vice-grip on the head of the screw, and yank hard!

I took pictures of mine when I tightened it up a few weeks ago. My plan was to do a write-up. It didn't work out because my hands eventually got too greasy near the end to use the camera. If you do the article, you can use any of my photos you want as long as you give me credit for taking them.

I have some articles on it (for other similar vehicles) saved that I can email you if you need them. I'll answer any questions I can if you have them.

Slonaker

bejay · 04-04-2006, 03:28 PM

they are handy and only cost a few dollars and work on alot of vehicles but you could probably get by without one by just threading a screw into it and pulling it out, you will probably need a steering wheel puller and lockplate compressor, dont forget red locktite so the screws dont loosen up again.

04-04-2006, 12:44 AM	#1
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Loose tilt do I need a pivot pin remover? I have a loose tilt column and it was solid. Then over a week it has started to get pretty loose for me. Sometimes I need to move the steering wheel to get the ignition switch to work. Its not that bad yet but I'm trying to figure out what all I need for tools. This is my only vehicle as of right now so I need to get it all done in one shot. I have the lockplate tool and its pretty easy for me to replace an ignition switch but Ive never been down past that. I planed to take pictures of everything to show how everything looks. Then collaborate with members here on tips and make an tech article for Jeff's site. For everyone to get some benefit out of it. I need to tighten the tilt part or whatever is messed up there and replace the highbeam switch for my headlights. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

04-04-2006, 02:32 AM	#2
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Loose tilt do I need a pivot pin remover? Here's a link to a link (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=194740) that may be the cause of your problems. It's not bad once you get past the lockplate. Just keep track of the parts. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

04-04-2006, 10:55 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Loose tilt do I need a pivot pin remover? Assuming the pivot pins are those aluminum things on the left and right sides, about 1/2" in diameter, I pulled them by threading a small screw into them and yanking them out with vice grips. They are threaded, so just thread the proper screw in as far as it will go. Clamp the vice-grip on the head of the screw, and yank hard! I took pictures of mine when I tightened it up a few weeks ago. My plan was to do a write-up. It didn't work out because my hands eventually got too greasy near the end to use the camera. If you do the article, you can use any of my photos you want as long as you give me credit for taking them. I have some articles on it (for other similar vehicles) saved that I can email you if you need them. I'll answer any questions I can if you have them. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

04-04-2006, 03:28 PM	#4
bejay Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: missouri Posts: 136	Re: Loose tilt do I need a pivot pin remover? they are handy and only cost a few dollars and work on alot of vehicles but you could probably get by without one by just threading a screw into it and pulling it out, you will probably need a steering wheel puller and lockplate compressor, dont forget red locktite so the screws dont loosen up again.



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