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usnabill · 09-13-2012, 06:23 PM

After searching the forum for a solution to this problem, I have mostly figured this out. However, the one piece I cannot figure out is how to separate the "wavy" end of the shaft from the actual steering box itself. It seems to be connect with giant rivets, but it must disconnect somehow. Any help is appreciated.

**Captainfab** · 09-13-2012, 11:57 PM

You will need to grind the heads off of the rivets that attach the flange on the end of the steering column shaft to the rag joint, to separate the two. Then when you re-assemble, just use the appropriate size bolts with lock nuts.

ol_skool_chevy · 09-14-2012, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

You will need to grind the heads off of the rivets that attach the flange on the end of the steering column shaft to the rag joint, to separate the two. Then when you re-assemble, just use the appropriate size bolts with lock nuts.

another Great answer from the Captain........Mr wikipedia of trucks..

usnabill · 09-14-2012, 06:53 AM

That makes perfect sense! Thank you so much for the answer. I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the rag joint while I'm at it.

09-13-2012, 06:23 PM	#1
usnabill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 55	Separating the steering column shaft from a manual steering box After searching the forum for a solution to this problem, I have mostly figured this out. However, the one piece I cannot figure out is how to separate the "wavy" end of the shaft from the actual steering box itself. It seems to be connect with giant rivets, but it must disconnect somehow. Any help is appreciated.

09-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Separating the steering column shaft from a manual steering box You will need to grind the heads off of the rivets that attach the flange on the end of the steering column shaft to the rag joint, to separate the two. Then when you re-assemble, just use the appropriate size bolts with lock nuts. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-14-2012, 06:53 AM	#4
usnabill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 55	Re: Separating the steering column shaft from a manual steering box That makes perfect sense! Thank you so much for the answer. I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the rag joint while I'm at it.



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