My 77's Steering column loose
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 833
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From: Mexico NY
My 77's Steering column loose
It's kust a bit ..Loose I think around the tilt area.......
Is there a kit to fix this? what's the cause.. (other than the other driver using it to get in AND OUT @ 275 PLUS LBS)...
MY SEAT FRAMES BENT TOO but thats another day...
Is there a kit to fix this? what's the cause.. (other than the other driver using it to get in AND OUT @ 275 PLUS LBS)...
MY SEAT FRAMES BENT TOO but thats another day...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: New Hill NC
The support housing breaks or the bolts get loose in the column. If you get in there soon, you might be able to tighten the bolts and save it. If not you will be in for a new housing and a rebuild.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,001
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Go to www.corvettefaq.com
Click on Jim Shea's Steering Articles
Click on Corvette Steering Papers
Scroll down to the Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column Section
Download Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1
This paper starts with several tests that you can conduct while the steering column is still in the car. When you have a basic idea as to what is wrong. You will most likely find that you need to download several more papers and pics.
There are three Disassembly & Repair Papers
There are three Disassembly & Repair Pics
There is a 1977-82 Blowup Drawing
If needed there is a scan of the AIM for the 1977-82 Steering Wheel and telescope lock hardware.
Jim
Click on Jim Shea's Steering Articles
Click on Corvette Steering Papers
Scroll down to the Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column Section
Download Tilt & Telescoping Column 69-82 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1
This paper starts with several tests that you can conduct while the steering column is still in the car. When you have a basic idea as to what is wrong. You will most likely find that you need to download several more papers and pics.
There are three Disassembly & Repair Papers
There are three Disassembly & Repair Pics
There is a 1977-82 Blowup Drawing
If needed there is a scan of the AIM for the 1977-82 Steering Wheel and telescope lock hardware.
Jim
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 385
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From: RTP NC
Here's a link to some pics that may help out..
http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z...eel%20removal/
http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z...eel%20removal/
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 268
Likes: 13
From: Palmdale Ca
Timgman, I'm if you discovered what was making your steering column loose. Mine is woobling now also, near the tilt area. I'm about to start taking it apart and was interested in what you found with yours (what did you need to tighten or replace)?
Thanks, Augie
Thanks, Augie
