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Farmstore34 · 10-14-2010, 02:10 AM

Hi all,
I have a 78 K10 automatic with a bad stock steering column. I have a 78 tilt column that I'd like to put in, but I need to remove the tube with the shift arm from the column. The old stocker comes apart easy after removing the 2 screws holding the neutral safety switch but the tilt unit won't. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks,
Colby.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 10-14-2010, 09:50 AM

Colby that requires full disassemble.The shift tube goes in the outer jacket just about first in the assembly process. I am curious as to why you want to remove it? Jay

85gmcguy · 10-14-2010, 10:11 PM

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/088020.html

This was a big help to me when I tightened up the column in my truck.

Farmstore34 · 10-15-2010, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the info! The newer tilt column was not removed "gently" shall we say from the other vehicle, and the shifter tube is down over the slines of the steering shaft. I cannot get the coupler on it, and the tube is stuck in place. I guess I'll take it apart, and if it won't work maybe I can repair the original column.
Colby.

10-14-2010, 02:10 AM	#1
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Tilt column disassembly Hi all, I have a 78 K10 automatic with a bad stock steering column. I have a 78 tilt column that I'd like to put in, but I need to remove the tube with the shift arm from the column. The old stocker comes apart easy after removing the 2 screws holding the neutral safety switch but the tilt unit won't. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks, Colby.

10-14-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Tilt column disassembly Colby that requires full disassemble.The shift tube goes in the outer jacket just about first in the assembly process. I am curious as to why you want to remove it? Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

10-14-2010, 10:11 PM	#3
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: Tilt column disassembly http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/088020.html This was a big help to me when I tightened up the column in my truck. __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985

10-15-2010, 12:36 AM	#4
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Re: Tilt column disassembly Thanks for the info! The newer tilt column was not removed "gently" shall we say from the other vehicle, and the shifter tube is down over the slines of the steering shaft. I cannot get the coupler on it, and the tube is stuck in place. I guess I'll take it apart, and if it won't work maybe I can repair the original column. Colby.



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