Steering Column Question

[bob_o]

I bought a late 70's/early 80's tilt for my '75 Sierra and had it shipped to me. When I unpacked it, I saw that the splined steering shaft had collapsed, presumably during shipping since the box was all jacked up. The rest of the column appears to be fine...

Here's the question: Can this shaft be pulled out? Or did Fed Ex (and the seller's packing) cost me $125? Thanks!

[motornut]

Originally Posted by bob_o

I bought a late 70's/early 80's tilt for my '75 Sierra and had it shipped to me. When I unpacked it, I saw that the splined steering shaft had collapsed, presumably during shipping since the box was all jacked up. The rest of the column appears to be fine...

Here's the question: Can this shaft be pulled out? Or did Fed Ex (and the seller's packing) cost me $125? Thanks!

I'd like to be funny and say i think you go the shaft!
but i really think you didn't....(get the lower half)
one style has outside clamp,another bolt going threw it
don't think it would all tuck up there

[bob_o]

Haha, thanks. So there's nothing wrong with the column? I just need to get the clamp style "lower" shaft?

[motornut]

Originally Posted by bob_o

Haha, thanks. So there's nothing wrong with the column? I just need to get the clamp style "lower" shaft?

I'm sure the spline should be out,with a flat side

[Turbo85GMC]

Originally Posted by motornut

I'm sure the spline should be out,with a flat side

I had that clamp off before, and yeah, that spline part should stick out further.

[bob_o]

I figured as much. So can it be pulled back out to where it should be?

[motornut]

I know they collapse some, but not there,not with the clamp on
I know when removed from the steering box the
solid part will slide up the space from the rubber to the clamp bolt
enough to replace rag joint!
(better pic ,missed the green arrow in the dumbnail lol)

[bob_o]

Ok, I feel like I'm not explaining myself well enough... Lemme try this again.

The red arrow indicates how much of the splined shaft should be showing:


The blue arrow shows just how much of the splined shaft on my column has collapsed:


My question: Is there a way to pull it back out to the appropriate length?

[Katrina/10]

What does the end the steering wheel attaches to look like?

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Take off that bearing retainer on the tip and pull out the shaft with pliers. You should be good to go then
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[bob_o]

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

What does the end the steering wheel attaches to look like?

With the exception of the tilt feature, it looks near identical to my existing column.

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Take off that bearing retainer on the tip and pull out the shaft with pliers. You should be good to go then
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Ok, I'll give it a shot. Thanks

[motornut]

Originally Posted by bob_o

Ok, I feel like I'm not explaining myself well enough... Lemme try this again.

The red arrow indicates how much of the splined shaft should be showing:


The blue arrow shows just how much of the splined shaft on my column has collapsed:


My question: Is there a way to pull it back out to the appropriate length?

if you get the shaft and the clamp, slide it on a bit, tighten and pull
I'd ask seller if it was like that
or did that get dropped causing that
never had to pull it out , not sure
I'm still wondering why it's in !
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

Looks like the top shaft is poking out too so the whole assembly may be jogged up
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[motornut]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Looks like the top shaft is poking out too so the whole assembly may be jogged up
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yup I didn't see that top pic
normally that little clip is in a ridge up against the lock ring
usally hard to remove,I'd take those top parts off make sure stuff is ok inside
top center looks a little beat on but i've seen a lot worse
does it tilt ok?

[bob_o]

I pulled the bearing and retainer off to try pulling the shaft out some, no luck. Maybe If I try tapping the sfatf from the steering wheel end using a rubber mallet?

Yep, it tils just fine, everything is tight. Turn signal cam is in good shape too.

[motornut]

Originally Posted by bob_o

I pulled the bearing and retainer off to try pulling the shaft out some, no luck. Maybe If I try tapping the sfatf from the steering wheel end using a rubber mallet?

Yep, it tils just fine, everything is tight. Turn signal cam is in good shape too.

push down steady on the floor?
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[motornut]

Originally Posted by bob_o

I pulled the bearing and retainer off to try pulling the shaft out some, no luck. Maybe If I try tapping the sfatf from the steering wheel end using a rubber mallet?

Yep, it tils just fine, everything is tight. Turn signal cam is in good shape too.

push down steady on the floor?
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