Intermediate steering shaft

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by vitamin_c95

I updated my thread while you typed this reply to current problem. Now it won't all go together unless the big washer is out. Bolts up fine without the washer

Can you post a picture of the bottom of the column? Need to make sure you don't have the bearing in upside down. There is supposed to be a little pressure on the washer and spring. That is what preloads the bearing in the bottom of the column and keeps everything snug. If you have someone push down on the steering wheel while you push up on the intermediate shaft and put the bolt in that should work.

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[vitamin_c95]

Thank you for the reply. I will post pics after work today. I have a feeling pushing down on the steering wheel may do the trick.

[vitamin_c95]

Pic as requested

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by vitamin_c95

Pic as requested

Communications gap...... I meant the bottom of the main column (mast jacket), not the intermediate shaft.... Sorry.

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[vitamin_c95]

This one? All I did was unbolt the rag joint and it gave me the clearance to pull it out. This past Saturday, I only undid the bottom pinch bolt by the gear box. I didn't get any time to play with it today. Hopefully tomorrow