Dennis
67 Collapsable steering column
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67 Collapsable steering column
I recently pulled my steering column to get to the instrument cluster. My odometer has not worked since I got the car. I also have the problem of my steering wheel and the hub, move in and out about 3/4". It didn't seem to hurt anything, but I know it's not correct, and it's annoying! I am trying to address this while I have it all apart.
My question is about the collapsable part of the shaft. It seems to be very free moving in and out. I found 2 small holes in the shaft where it looks like it should have some sort of plastic pins to hold it in place.(see photo). I have worked on Chevy Truck columns in the past. They have a larger plastic pin in the collapsable part of the shaft that shears in an accident and lets the column collapse. I can find no matching holes in the inner part of the shaft. Is the inner shaft suppose to be held in position somehow? Or should it move freely?
This is a "Late Non Tele" 67 column.
As always thanks for any and all help!
T.Fox
My question is about the collapsable part of the shaft. It seems to be very free moving in and out. I found 2 small holes in the shaft where it looks like it should have some sort of plastic pins to hold it in place.(see photo). I have worked on Chevy Truck columns in the past. They have a larger plastic pin in the collapsable part of the shaft that shears in an accident and lets the column collapse. I can find no matching holes in the inner part of the shaft. Is the inner shaft suppose to be held in position somehow? Or should it move freely?
This is a "Late Non Tele" 67 column.
As always thanks for any and all help!
T.Fox
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The shaft collapsable section is just above the housing collapsable section.
I have included photos showing both sections in the installed position.
Thanks for any help Dennis.
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It is in the lower part of the column housing, just before it goes thru the firewall. it seems to be in good shape.
The shaft collapsable section is just above the housing collapsable section.
I have included photos showing both sections in the installed position.
Thanks for any help Dennis.
T.Fox
The shaft collapsable section is just above the housing collapsable section.
I have included photos showing both sections in the installed position.
Thanks for any help Dennis.
T.Fox
According to exploded view I found on the LIC website, I have all of the correct pieces in place.
My assembly manual is for a 66 so its no help for this. I just ordered a 67.
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That white plastic is injected into those holes to hold the shaft in position so when you break that seal, I don't think there is anything you can do to stop the shaft from moving in and out but it shouldn't be moving inside the car unless something else is adding to the problem. The retaining system to hold that lower bearing in place is different for early and late 67's. I know you stated yours was late non-tele. Do you have a pic of the lower bearing assembly in the car?
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That white plastic is injected into those holes to hold the shaft in position so when you break that seal, I don't think there is anything you can do to stop the shaft from moving in and out but it shouldn't be moving inside the car unless something else is adding to the problem. The retaining system to hold that lower bearing in place is different for early and late 67's. I know you stated yours was late non-tele. Do you have a pic of the lower bearing assembly in the car?
Don
Don
I guess the best solution is to drill the shaft and pin it with a plastic dowel. I sure don't want it moving.
Thanks
T.Fox
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I see the retainer/clip that holds the upper bearing in place on the shaft. But I don't see anything to hold that bearing in the housing. It seems that the inner shaft should have something to hold it in place at least until something catastrophic happens.
According to exploded view I found on the LIC website, I have all of the correct pieces in place.
My assembly manual is for a 66 so its no help for this. I just ordered a 67.
According to exploded view I found on the LIC website, I have all of the correct pieces in place.
My assembly manual is for a 66 so its no help for this. I just ordered a 67.
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Also,
Is your upper bearing still attached to the hub? I think it came as an assembly and is peened together. If you replace the bearing or it comes loose there can be some free play associated there too...
Is your upper bearing still attached to the hub? I think it came as an assembly and is peened together. If you replace the bearing or it comes loose there can be some free play associated there too...