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77c10 · 02-22-2015, 05:32 PM

I removed my steering column to replace the brake pedal assembly. I'm putting it back together but cant seem to get the bolt to go back through the clamp where the column and the steering shaft go together. I realize there is only one spot where to bolt should be allowed to go all the way through. I'm at that spot but its like the two holes on the clamp aren't aligned. I've tried squeezing the clamp together with vise grips but it had no affect. Since this picture was taken I have pushed the shaft and the column together so there are no splines showing. Any other ideas?

Titomars · 02-22-2015, 07:14 PM

I would say you are a spline or 2 off. It's hard to tell from your photo since the camera is not lined up over the hole, but looks like it is off a spline or so. When it is lined up perfectly the bolt literally falls through the hole.

Bigstevex4 · 02-23-2015, 11:56 AM

Theres a slot in the splined shaft thats relived for bolt .So even if its loose wont come off.

Bigstevex4 · 02-23-2015, 12:02 PM

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see the slot on shaft not same gear just for referance.

02-22-2015, 05:32 PM	#1
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Steering column question I removed my steering column to replace the brake pedal assembly. I'm putting it back together but cant seem to get the bolt to go back through the clamp where the column and the steering shaft go together. I realize there is only one spot where to bolt should be allowed to go all the way through. I'm at that spot but its like the two holes on the clamp aren't aligned. I've tried squeezing the clamp together with vise grips but it had no affect. Since this picture was taken I have pushed the shaft and the column together so there are no splines showing. Any other ideas? __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

02-22-2015, 07:14 PM	#2
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Steering column question I would say you are a spline or 2 off. It's hard to tell from your photo since the camera is not lined up over the hole, but looks like it is off a spline or so. When it is lined up perfectly the bolt literally falls through the hole. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

02-23-2015, 11:56 AM	#3
Bigstevex4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spearfish South Dakota Posts: 407	Re: Steering column question Theres a slot in the splined shaft thats relived for bolt .So even if its loose wont come off.

02-23-2015, 12:02 PM	#4
Bigstevex4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spearfish South Dakota Posts: 407	Re: Steering column question see the slot on shaft not same gear just for referance.



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