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Nov 29, 2007 | 09:02 AM

wnmech

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Steering Column Help

I have a 77 tilt/tele column and I tore it apart to put upper bearings in it. I put the new bearings in and started to reassemble when I noticed this part was laying in my work area . I cant figure it out. I looked in the parts diagram and could not see it. I PM'D Jim for help and I sure can use everyones help to find exactly where it goes. Thanks

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Nov 29, 2007 | 09:31 AM

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Looks like the shaft tube retaining ring, but its been years since I was in one. I'll see if I can find an exploded view somewhere.

Nov 29, 2007 | 09:38 AM

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That goes on the end of the key tumbler assembly.
edit-The lock

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Nov 29, 2007 | 09:44 AM

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These guys are Good!

Nov 29, 2007 | 09:59 AM

wnmech

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That goes on the end of the key tumbler assembly.
edit-The lock

Thanks guys for the quick reply. I am at work now so what you are telling me that the ring will go on the key lock assembly and go in when I reinsert the assembly?

Nov 29, 2007 | 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DWncchs

That goes on the end of the key tumbler assembly.
edit-The lock

I searched and searched with no luck. I definitely defer to Roger, he has helped me out before!

Nov 29, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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Thanks guys for the quick reply. I am at work now so what you are telling me that the ring will go on the key lock assembly and go in when I reinsert the assembly?

Yes-just make sure it is not an extra.There was a guy on here awhile back that said that was laying down inside and there was also one already on the lock assembly.I was surprised that 2 of them could fit in at the same time.Here is a pic you can see the ring on the end of the cylinder.

Nov 29, 2007 | 01:40 PM

wnmech

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DWnnchs Thank you so much for the picture of where it goes. I really feel dumb. I looked over that tilt head for about an hour last night and could not see a spot for it. You guys are the greatest.