Steering column removal, 72

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Nov 9, 2005 | 09:51 AM

Gage

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From: Austin Tx

Steering column removal, 72

Have all the bolts out, pinch bolt on the rag joint loosened completely, coupler is soaked in PB blaster, pulling back on the steering wheel, but it won't come out. Any ideas?

Nov 9, 2005 | 10:03 AM

Edzred72

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[QUOTE=Gage]Have all the bolts out, QUOTE]

Column to dash...and firewall? Under column wire harness disconnected? How 'bout trans interlock lever/cable?
Eddie

Nov 9, 2005 | 10:19 AM

Gage

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Have all the bolts out, QUOTE]

Column to dash...and firewall? Under column wire harness disconnected? How 'bout trans interlock lever/cable?
Eddie

Yep, trans cable is laying on the ground, all bolts out. Rag joint and coupler are rusty though.

Nov 9, 2005 | 11:28 AM

Jim Shea

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The plate on the outside of the dash (under the brake booster) must be removed. Then the lower lever on the steering column needs to be placed in the full UP position so that it will slide through the cutout in the dash.

If the above doesn't help, the following links to a paper and a picture of the column installation should guide you through the removal:

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/T&TColumnD&R226NO04.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StrgCo...llationPic.doc

Jim

Nov 9, 2005 | 09:17 PM

lowbuck72

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On your '72 there's a starter interlock lever on your steering column. The hole on your firewall has kind of a slot for this to pass through. Make sure you have it lined up perfectly.

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