Steering column removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

edflores · 10-13-2010, 12:11 AM

What all do I unbolt? I believe I have removed all that attaches it inside the truck. Its still hung up.

**aerotruk63** · 10-13-2010, 06:53 AM

Engine compartment bracket has 3 bolts into the firewall and then of course the rag joint at the steering box.

rightpedal · 10-13-2010, 07:36 AM

I just stripped down a parts truck. I wish some one had explained that the column is one long piece. I kept trying to separate it at the lower firewall bearing(you will screw up the preload on the shaft if you mess with the clamp). I know its rookie tech but after midnight my brain went to mush.

Getting the column out is surprisingly easy after you unbolt the rag joint, the shield on the inner fender, the cover at the fire wall, and most importantly the wiring.

Steve

*lakeroadster* · 10-13-2010, 08:21 AM

And disconnect the shift linkages... don'r forget those.

10-13-2010, 12:11 AM	#1
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Steering column removal What all do I unbolt? I believe I have removed all that attaches it inside the truck. Its still hung up.

10-13-2010, 06:53 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Steering column removal Engine compartment bracket has 3 bolts into the firewall and then of course the rag joint at the steering box. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-13-2010, 07:36 AM	#3
rightpedal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 25	Re: Steering column removal I just stripped down a parts truck. I wish some one had explained that the column is one long piece. I kept trying to separate it at the lower firewall bearing(you will screw up the preload on the shaft if you mess with the clamp). I know its rookie tech but after midnight my brain went to mush. Getting the column out is surprisingly easy after you unbolt the rag joint, the shield on the inner fender, the cover at the fire wall, and most importantly the wiring. Steve __________________ 66/64 pieces parts truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423761 69 blazer that is neglected and slowly sinking into my back yard. 62 Newport driver and all around fun car. 67 lemans / GTO ripoff

10-13-2010, 08:21 AM	#4
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Steering column removal And disconnect the shift linkages... don'r forget those.



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