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30 a truck · 04-19-2016, 07:19 AM

Should the intermediate shaft slide in & out on the end that connects to the steering shaft? I know that if the plastic pins have been sheared that it will slide in the middle.

Thanks, Lynn

**dennislbrooks** · 04-19-2016, 07:52 AM

Once installed both ends should be stationary --- I like about 4 to 5 inches of the shafts together for use.

Depending on the application, it may be necessary to slide it in or out. Initially as I understand it was for the steering wheel to partially collapse to help cushioning the driver on an impact.

snipescastle2 · 04-19-2016, 08:09 AM

those pins shouldn't matter, as long as the shafts are tight inside one another....some movement won't be a problem. the problem with those shafts seems to be the "seal" sometimes it's hard to find, I read someone used a intermediate shaft from a jeep Cherokee or at least the seal off of one......
Ben

30 a truck · 04-19-2016, 12:07 PM

The pins are not sheared. I seem to have play in & out in the "head" where it mounts to the steering shaft. Was wondering if I am suppose to.

snipescastle2 · 04-19-2016, 01:12 PM

I'd say as long as you have axial movement-vs.side to side, you should be just fine.
Ben

**dennislbrooks** · 04-19-2016, 02:01 PM

Play where the shaft meets the mounting head to the steering gear may be a problem. Have someone take a look at it that has steering knowledge.

04-19-2016, 07:19 AM	#1
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	intermediate steering shaft Should the intermediate shaft slide in & out on the end that connects to the steering shaft? I know that if the plastic pins have been sheared that it will slide in the middle. Thanks, Lynn

04-19-2016, 07:52 AM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: intermediate steering shaft Once installed both ends should be stationary --- I like about 4 to 5 inches of the shafts together for use. Depending on the application, it may be necessary to slide it in or out. Initially as I understand it was for the steering wheel to partially collapse to help cushioning the driver on an impact. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 04-19-2016 at 07:52 AM. Reason: words

04-19-2016, 08:09 AM	#3
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: intermediate steering shaft those pins shouldn't matter, as long as the shafts are tight inside one another....some movement won't be a problem. the problem with those shafts seems to be the "seal" sometimes it's hard to find, I read someone used a intermediate shaft from a jeep Cherokee or at least the seal off of one...... Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

04-19-2016, 12:07 PM	#4
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: intermediate steering shaft The pins are not sheared. I seem to have play in & out in the "head" where it mounts to the steering shaft. Was wondering if I am suppose to.

04-19-2016, 01:12 PM	#5
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: intermediate steering shaft I'd say as long as you have axial movement-vs.side to side, you should be just fine. Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

04-19-2016, 02:01 PM	#6
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: intermediate steering shaft Play where the shaft meets the mounting head to the steering gear may be a problem. Have someone take a look at it that has steering knowledge. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T



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