Steering Column Sliding Joint??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RyansToy · 08-28-2018, 02:05 PM

how do you get it apart???

Seems rusted to hell... any suggestions? tried heat, hammer... afraid i'm going to destroy it.

**LockDoc** · 08-28-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RyansToy

how do you get it apart???

Seems rusted to hell... any suggestions? tried heat, hammer... afraid i'm going to destroy it.

Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. If you are talking about the intermediate shaft, there is a plastic compound that is injected in between the upper and lower sections. It will take quite a bit of heat to melt it. You will see it start oozing out when it gets hot enough. You should have it in a vice and once it is hot and the plastic is melting take a punch and drive it out from the bottom.

If you are upgrading the steering shaft read this thread, especially starting with post #9 by "Blazerman".

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607429

LockDoc

67chevemall · 08-29-2018, 12:00 PM

Good to know I'll be there soon.
You know your stuff Thanks again

RyansToy · 08-30-2018, 07:09 AM

Mine is quite rusty and I would like to replace the piece that connects to the rag joint.

I pondered buying one and welding it on, or finding one in a junk yard. I just need to know how to disassemble it.

Should it have any linear play? if mine is not moving, do you think that is a safety concern?

Red71gmc · 08-30-2018, 08:06 AM

I replaced my steering column and the little plastic pins are meant to keep the immediate shaft in a stationary position but shear in case of impact by a wreck. Hence allowing some room before the steering wheel moves towards driver.
I had to heat mine to remove and it didn't look rusty. Heat/cool/heat may help you while having in a vice and some kind of a make shift slide hammer attached. Or you may need to destroy your outside piece and replace.
It looks like you may be ready for new parts.

**LockDoc** · 08-30-2018, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyansToy

Mine is quite rusty and I would like to replace the piece that connects to the rag joint.

I pondered buying one and welding it on, or finding one in a junk yard. I just need to know how to disassemble it.

Should it have any linear play? if mine is not moving, do you think that is a safety concern?

You need to replace that for sure. Too much bad stuff going on there. I would try to find a good one in a JY.

LockDoc

toolboxchev · 08-30-2018, 11:45 AM

X2 on that rusty one.

You probably could get a nicer one at a junkyard for 10 bucks. Screw the rust frustration.

**leddzepp** · 08-30-2018, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. If you are talking about the intermediate shaft, there is a plastic compound that is injected in between the upper and lower sections. It will take quite a bit of heat to melt it. You will see it start oozing out when it gets hot enough. You should have it in a vice and once it is hot and the plastic is melting take a punch and drive it out from the bottom.

If you are upgrading the steering shaft read this thread, especially starting with post #9 by "Blazerman".

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607429

LockDoc

I read that post and am confused as to how the Cherokee shaft is a bolt in

The splined end will mate to the steering box with no problem...but the factory column is also splined, not a dd shaft. Here is a pic to show what I’m talking about.

**LockDoc** · 08-30-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I read that post and am confused as to how the Cherokee shaft is a bolt in

The splined end will mate to the steering box with no problem...but the factory column is also splined, not a dd shaft. Here is a pic to show what I’m talking about.

Dunno. I've never used one. I ran across that thread doing a search. I figured they ground flats on the splined end of the column. I guess I will have to pick one of them up when I go to the yard next time.

LockDoc

**leddzepp** · 08-30-2018, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Dunno. I've never used one. I ran across that thread doing a search. I figured they ground flats on the splined end of the column. I guess I will have to pick one of them up when I go to the yard next time.

LockDoc

It slips over the splines with no problem, it’s actually too small for the Cherokee shaft to clamp down on.

**Boog** · 08-30-2018, 08:32 PM

Yeah, I don't see how that is a good fit. Actually it looks really dangerous.

08-28-2018, 02:05 PM	#1
RyansToy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 145	Steering Column Sliding Joint??? how do you get it apart??? Seems rusted to hell... any suggestions? tried heat, hammer... afraid i'm going to destroy it. __________________ 1968 GMC truck 910 Trim (Canadian) 127" WB 3 on the Three Trans (Saginaw SM330) 250 ci L6 Engine HEI ignition (early 80s L6)

08-29-2018, 12:00 PM	#3
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint??? Good to know I'll be there soon. You know your stuff Thanks again __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-30-2018, 07:09 AM	#4
RyansToy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 145	Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint??? Mine is quite rusty and I would like to replace the piece that connects to the rag joint. I pondered buying one and welding it on, or finding one in a junk yard. I just need to know how to disassemble it. Should it have any linear play? if mine is not moving, do you think that is a safety concern? __________________ 1968 GMC truck 910 Trim (Canadian) 127" WB 3 on the Three Trans (Saginaw SM330) 250 ci L6 Engine HEI ignition (early 80s L6)

08-30-2018, 08:06 AM	#5
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint??? I replaced my steering column and the little plastic pins are meant to keep the immediate shaft in a stationary position but shear in case of impact by a wreck. Hence allowing some room before the steering wheel moves towards driver. I had to heat mine to remove and it didn't look rusty. Heat/cool/heat may help you while having in a vice and some kind of a make shift slide hammer attached. Or you may need to destroy your outside piece and replace. It looks like you may be ready for new parts.

08-30-2018, 11:45 AM	#7
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint??? X2 on that rusty one. You probably could get a nicer one at a junkyard for 10 bucks. Screw the rust frustration.

08-30-2018, 08:32 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,361	Re: Steering Column Sliding Joint??? Yeah, I don't see how that is a good fit. Actually it looks really dangerous. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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