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PK-72-Cheyenne · 08-25-2013, 04:48 PM

Hello

I am having a hard time getting the column to hold in position while I bolt it back in place.

I am trying to line up the slot in the steering jacket (the painted part) with the tab under the dash. Seems like there should be a hook there but all I see on mine is what looks like an alignment tab.

Looks like the column has been in and out at least a couple of times so if there was a tab there originally it's not there now.

The whole column moved around so I was trying to tighten things up while I decide which way to go for a replacement later. But if there's supposed to be a tab that slides into the slot, it won't be fixed and I'll be dealing with this with whatever column I go with.

I can attach a picture if it would help explain...

thanks
Patrick.

68gmsee · 08-25-2013, 07:33 PM

Here's a bump for you.. I've had mine off a few times but it's been so long I can't remember if there was a tab on the column. I know there wasn't a hook on mine, though -and the clamp holds it fairly tight to keep it from moving.

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-25-2013, 08:44 PM

There is just a tab not a hook. Its kind of a pita to get the bolts started but once they are started leave them loose, move the column until the tab and slot line up, then tighten them down.
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68gmsee · 08-26-2013, 11:52 AM

Read this post and scroll down to view the pics. It's a different year column but might help you. He used a bolt and nut to simulate a tab.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...45&postcount=4

PK-72-Cheyenne · 08-31-2013, 03:31 PM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Been away a few days but I'm going to take a second crack at it later today or tomorrow.

08-25-2013, 04:48 PM	#1
PK-72-Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ Posts: 12	Steering column reinstallation Hello I am having a hard time getting the column to hold in position while I bolt it back in place. I am trying to line up the slot in the steering jacket (the painted part) with the tab under the dash. Seems like there should be a hook there but all I see on mine is what looks like an alignment tab. Looks like the column has been in and out at least a couple of times so if there was a tab there originally it's not there now. The whole column moved around so I was trying to tighten things up while I decide which way to go for a replacement later. But if there's supposed to be a tab that slides into the slot, it won't be fixed and I'll be dealing with this with whatever column I go with. I can attach a picture if it would help explain... thanks Patrick.

08-25-2013, 07:33 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Steering column reinstallation Here's a bump for you.. I've had mine off a few times but it's been so long I can't remember if there was a tab on the column. I know there wasn't a hook on mine, though -and the clamp holds it fairly tight to keep it from moving. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

08-25-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Steering column reinstallation There is just a tab not a hook. Its kind of a pita to get the bolts started but once they are started leave them loose, move the column until the tab and slot line up, then tighten them down. Posted via Mobile Device

08-26-2013, 11:52 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Steering column reinstallation Read this post and scroll down to view the pics. It's a different year column but might help you. He used a bolt and nut to simulate a tab. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...45&postcount=4 __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

08-31-2013, 03:31 PM	#5
PK-72-Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ Posts: 12	Re: Steering column reinstallation Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Been away a few days but I'm going to take a second crack at it later today or tomorrow. __________________ current: 72 Cheyenne, 350/350 previous: 70 GMC, 6-banger - long gone DD: 07 Jeep GC SRT8, 6.2L hemi whenever I can: 11 Harley CVO Road Glide



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