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04-26-2013, 10:45 AM
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Reassembling tilt column, upper nut preload?
Hey guys,
I'm reassembling a '71 auto tilt column. I've got pretty much everything figured out, except I'm not sure how tight I should make the nut that cinches up the upper bearings. Is there a spec? Or do I just tighten it until there is no play in the shaft? Then another turn maybe or something? Really don't know. Please let me know. Thanks, Matt |
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04-27-2013, 11:13 AM
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Re: Reassembling tilt column, upper nut preload?
Anybody?
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04-27-2013, 12:04 PM
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Re: Reassembling tilt column, upper nut preload?
I think I went with taking out all play and 1/8 more.
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04-28-2013, 12:43 AM
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Re: Reassembling tilt column, upper nut preload?
Thanks man. I'll try that and see how it feels.
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04-28-2013, 02:07 AM
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Re: Reassembling tilt column, upper nut preload?
Torque to achieve 15 inch ounces of rotational effort moving the steering shaft. 71 factory chassis service manual 9-16.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016
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04-28-2013, 11:16 AM
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Re: Reassembling tilt column, upper nut preload?
Bam! Thanks so much Tim. So it's not unlike setting up rear end pinion bearing preload.
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