49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IcemanII · 05-12-2010, 09:42 PM

Working on rebuilding the steering box on my 49. Not sure how to get the bottom bearing race and keeper off. Any one have any ideas? The keeper doesn't seem to have a way to remove it.

Thanks

OrrieG · 05-12-2010, 10:27 PM

Any chance you have to pull the whole column so it disassembles and slides off the other end? Or it might just be a pressed sacrifical fit? Just a thought....I've never had one apart.

Fred T · 05-12-2010, 11:22 PM

Does this help?
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...51ctsm0906.htm

IcemanII · 05-12-2010, 11:49 PM

I bought the repair kit and it had the same pages included. What I can't figure out is how to get the end bearing off.

Shaft is disassembled, but the bearing won't come off over the worm gear. Only other way is to some how remove the conical shaped retainer on the bottom of the shaft. That is what I can't figure out.

superfly · 05-13-2010, 02:05 AM

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Fred T · 05-13-2010, 10:13 AM

According to the manual for overhauling steering gears you twist off the collar. But you need a replacement. Is there one in the kit?
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...20mtsindex.htm
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com.../5220mts11.htm

IcemanII · 05-13-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred T

According to the manual for overhauling steering gears you twist off the collar. But you need a replacement. Is there one in the kit?
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...20mtsindex.htm
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com.../5220mts11.htm

Thanks. That helps. Not sure why it says to discard the collar. There is not one to replace it with in the kit.

05-12-2010, 09:42 PM	#1
IcemanII Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shelby Twp., MI Posts: 11	49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question Working on rebuilding the steering box on my 49. Not sure how to get the bottom bearing race and keeper off. Any one have any ideas? The keeper doesn't seem to have a way to remove it. Thanks Attached Images

05-12-2010, 10:27 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question Any chance you have to pull the whole column so it disassembles and slides off the other end? Or it might just be a pressed sacrifical fit? Just a thought....I've never had one apart. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-12-2010 at 10:28 PM.

05-12-2010, 11:22 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question Does this help? http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...51ctsm0906.htm __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-12-2010, 11:49 PM	#4
IcemanII Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shelby Twp., MI Posts: 11	Re: 49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question I bought the repair kit and it had the same pages included. What I can't figure out is how to get the end bearing off. Shaft is disassembled, but the bearing won't come off over the worm gear. Only other way is to some how remove the conical shaped retainer on the bottom of the shaft. That is what I can't figure out.

05-13-2010, 02:05 AM	#5
superfly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Roseau Mn Posts: 24	Re: 49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question Edited by Moderator Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 05-13-2010 at 07:50 AM. Reason: FS by non-subscribing member

05-13-2010, 10:13 AM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 49 Chevy 1/2 Ton Steering box question According to the manual for overhauling steering gears you twist off the collar. But you need a replacement. Is there one in the kit? http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...20mtsindex.htm http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com.../5220mts11.htm __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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