How do you remove the rag joint from the steering box? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joeydurango · 03-31-2016, 04:47 PM

Just like the title says... I'm replacing my steering box with a new RedHead quick ratio, and the rag joint is stuck on the old box's shaft. I can see that it's splined... but is there a puller tool for this, or is it just supposed to slide off once the bolt is removed? I've been soaking it in PB Blaster. Before I get medieval with the rubber joint (which is in good shape overall) I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something obvious. TIA!

Kell · 03-31-2016, 05:04 PM

You will probably have to try spreading it apart a bit with a screwdriver and then manhandle it a little, that's what I had to do, mine had been on there for 46 years........

cooperhw · 03-31-2016, 05:04 PM

I usually put two screwdrivers in the slot on the side and pry them open just a little and then it will slide right off.

joeydurango · 03-31-2016, 08:50 PM

Thanks guys. Kind of what I figured, but I've been known to figure wrong plenty of times before...

03-31-2016, 04:47 PM	#1
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	How do you remove the rag joint from the steering box? Just like the title says... I'm replacing my steering box with a new RedHead quick ratio, and the rag joint is stuck on the old box's shaft. I can see that it's splined... but is there a puller tool for this, or is it just supposed to slide off once the bolt is removed? I've been soaking it in PB Blaster. Before I get medieval with the rubber joint (which is in good shape overall) I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something obvious. TIA! __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

03-31-2016, 05:04 PM	#2
Kell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 37	Re: How do you remove the rag joint from the steering box? You will probably have to try spreading it apart a bit with a screwdriver and then manhandle it a little, that's what I had to do, mine had been on there for 46 years........ __________________ 1970 C10 Longbed, 250 Inline 6, 3 OTT

03-31-2016, 05:04 PM	#3
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,303	Re: How do you remove the rag joint from the steering box? I usually put two screwdrivers in the slot on the side and pry them open just a little and then it will slide right off. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-31-2016, 08:50 PM	#4
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: How do you remove the rag joint from the steering box? Thanks guys. Kind of what I figured, but I've been known to figure wrong plenty of times before... __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED



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