takeing out the steering column ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 02-17-2007, 12:49 PM

So I hope to do my p/s swap today, or tomorow. I would like to know if there are any tricks, or tips on removing the steering column. ANY help on this would be great.
I'm guessing you remove the rag joint, remove old steering box and pull the coulmn off ? Thanks again

poorboy · 02-17-2007, 01:20 PM

There should be 2 bolts under the dash. The plate/brace at the firewall will need to be undone and unplug the harness. It's an easy job to do.

poorboy · 02-17-2007, 01:22 PM

It will make it easier if you take the itermidiate shaft off too. It might be too long to get out through the cab if it's left on.

**slepysal** · 02-17-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poorboy

It will make it easier if you take the itermidiate shaft off too. It might be too long to get out through the cab if it's left on.

Any tips on taking it off ?
thanks poorboy

kris's66lwb · 02-17-2007, 09:02 PM

what i did was remoove the wheel and pedal assembleylrft the rag join together un bolted it from the firewall took one bolt out from just below thw rag joint but befor the box and samcked the rag joint witha hammer it takes a few swings it pops off ist easyer without the front seet meatal on wich is simple to remove and replace then pull out shaft and then coulm

poorboy · 02-17-2007, 10:01 PM

It should come off when the pinch bolt is removed. Once the rag joint is off it will colapse enough to remove it from the column. There is a spring between the 2 in an auto column (not sure on a stick)so make sure you don't loose it.

02-17-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	takeing out the steering column ?? So I hope to do my p/s swap today, or tomorow. I would like to know if there are any tricks, or tips on removing the steering column. ANY help on this would be great. I'm guessing you remove the rag joint, remove old steering box and pull the coulmn off ? Thanks again Last edited by slepysal; 02-17-2007 at 12:50 PM.

02-17-2007, 01:20 PM	#2
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: takeing out the steering column ?? There should be 2 bolts under the dash. The plate/brace at the firewall will need to be undone and unplug the harness. It's an easy job to do.

02-17-2007, 01:22 PM	#3
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: takeing out the steering column ?? It will make it easier if you take the itermidiate shaft off too. It might be too long to get out through the cab if it's left on.

02-17-2007, 09:02 PM	#5
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: takeing out the steering column ?? what i did was remoove the wheel and pedal assembleylrft the rag join together un bolted it from the firewall took one bolt out from just below thw rag joint but befor the box and samcked the rag joint witha hammer it takes a few swings it pops off ist easyer without the front seet meatal on wich is simple to remove and replace then pull out shaft and then coulm

02-17-2007, 10:01 PM	#6
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: takeing out the steering column ?? It should come off when the pinch bolt is removed. Once the rag joint is off it will colapse enough to remove it from the column. There is a spring between the 2 in an auto column (not sure on a stick)so make sure you don't loose it.



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