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dan468 · 01-30-2008, 08:35 AM

I understand what holds the steering column on the truck, but what holds the inner shaft in the column? what keeps if from sliding up and down?

thanks
dan

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-30-2008, 09:45 AM

There is a spring on the bottom which pushes the lower bearing upward, (also, pulling the shaft downward) . The spring is held in place by a large washer which is held in place by the joint on the shaft extension.

On the upper end the steering wheel holds a spring against the turn signal canceler which fits against the upper bearing.

So to answer your question two springs reacting against each other hold the shaft in place with the help of the steering wheel and extension shaft.

Jim

RustyParts · 01-31-2008, 11:17 PM

Here's an exploded pic from LMC's catalog. The items in the red box hold the shaft together.

dan42 · 01-31-2008, 11:50 PM

Here's a picture of the lower seal - the clip holds the two shafts together. The second picture is the joint underneath the seal.

dan468 · 02-04-2008, 01:14 PM

Great thanks guys. I took the spring off without knowing what it does. Everything fits nice and tight now.

thanks again

01-30-2008, 08:35 AM	#1
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	steering shaft question I understand what holds the steering column on the truck, but what holds the inner shaft in the column? what keeps if from sliding up and down? thanks dan __________________ 68 C-10 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414699

01-30-2008, 09:45 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: steering shaft question There is a spring on the bottom which pushes the lower bearing upward, (also, pulling the shaft downward) . The spring is held in place by a large washer which is held in place by the joint on the shaft extension. On the upper end the steering wheel holds a spring against the turn signal canceler which fits against the upper bearing. So to answer your question two springs reacting against each other hold the shaft in place with the help of the steering wheel and extension shaft. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-31-2008, 11:17 PM	#3
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: steering shaft question Here's an exploded pic from LMC's catalog. The items in the red box hold the shaft together. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

01-31-2008, 11:50 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: steering shaft question Here's a picture of the lower seal - the clip holds the two shafts together. The second picture is the joint underneath the seal. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-04-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: steering shaft question Great thanks guys. I took the spring off without knowing what it does. Everything fits nice and tight now. thanks again __________________ 68 C-10 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414699



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