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03-04-2011, 02:23 PM | #1 |
vw guy & now c-10 guy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Louisville,KY
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Steering box install... please help!!!
Tried posting over in suspension but didnt get any responses- so im gonna try here...
Ok guys, im pretty new to the Chevy world and right now I'm lost... trying to replace idler arm, piman arm, and rag joint on a 68 with manual steering. I got the idler arm off- got the steering box off- got the pitman arm off, and finally got the rag joint off- BUT i'm unsure how to put it back together! lol!!! I can see the pitman has a flat on it - but the box has 4 flats on the shaft- how do i find the correct spot? - i tried counting turns- not sure if that's working... Next, how do i make sure the rag joint and box are aligned correctly- the shaft on the box for the rag joint doesn't have a flat... Sorry for sounding so dumb... I just honestly don't know what i'm doing... yes, i should have marked all the old parts, but this is where I'm at now... thanks for your time and any help you can throw my way. also, mods, PLEASE delete my other thread, I couldnt figure out how to do it... thanks again |
03-04-2011, 03:32 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Overland Park, Ks.
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Re: Steering box install... please help!!!
Count the turns of the steering gear & turn it so it is in the center. The pitman arm should go on straight ahead. With the wheels pointing straight ahead, put the steering wheel in the correct straight ahead position. Then put on the rag joint.
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