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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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Default Changing ignition switch on "81 Vette

Does anyone have a visual breakdown of a tilt/tele column?

I thought I labeled all the parts, but I'm having a few problems identifying screws and where they go.

Any help is appreciated!!!

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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Look on Dr Rebuilds website. He has some good breakdown photos. You might also do a search for user "jimshea" he is the steering expert.
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There is no real good blowup picture of a 1981 Corvette T&T column. The following link is for a 1977-82 tilt column. Most of the parts are shown with the exception of the telescoping upper shaft.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...mmerblowup.doc

This link is for the steering wheel, telescope lock, and horn parts. Possibly you need a picture of the fasteners here as well.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...sRev08AU04.doc

Lastly, if you take some pictures of your unknown fasteners, possibly we can identify them as well.

Jim
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