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Old 10-23-2016, 07:52 PM   #7
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Re: Steering Column: Seeking assistance identifying some parts, etc.

Still a little confused what you mean by bolts. Perhaps the image below will help.


If I'm getting your meaning about raising the column in, perhaps all I need to do is:

1. Remove everything from the steering wheel to the shift housing bushing. Done.

2. Disconnect flange from the rag joint Done.

3. Remove the clamp under the dash from the column support bracket. Done.

4. Remove toe pan Not done.

5. Disconnect neutral safety switch (or reverse switch). I read there are variables, not sure what I've got at the moment. Anyway, I removed it from the jacket any, and missing a screw (common occurrence in this cab.). What ever it plugs into at at the top wants to be a pain, so figure to revisit with a new attitude and the column removed.

5. Loosen clamp and remove declared "firewall steering column seal cover"... Which are #5 and #6, 4th picture down.

6. Disconnect shift lever from linkage.

7. Unless I need to disconnect the pot joint, just pull the entire thing out, pop a beer and celebrate anew hole in the firewall.


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I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025
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