Changing 82 Steering Flex Coupling
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From: Goshen IN
Changing 82 Steering Flex Coupling
Need to change the flex coupling. Looking at the manual, it doesn't look like much of a job. The 3rd step says"remove attachment on steering column at toe pan". What's the toe pan
Any other tips?
Any other tips?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Lutz Florida
Here are some good tips: http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4. Scroll down to the flexible coupling section.
I found it was easier to drop the steering column and pull it forward to replace the coupler. Sounds like a major job, but it is really simple to do. Don't let the steering column hang after you unbolt it, prop it up with something. I had a plastic tackle box that I wedged between the seat and steering column to take the stress of the column. Don't pry on the coupler to separate it. You could collapse the shaft back into the steering column and will have a heck of a time trying to get it back out. PB Blaster is your friend. Soak all the bolts on the coupler and the shaft for a day or two before you disassemble.
I found it was easier to drop the steering column and pull it forward to replace the coupler. Sounds like a major job, but it is really simple to do. Don't let the steering column hang after you unbolt it, prop it up with something. I had a plastic tackle box that I wedged between the seat and steering column to take the stress of the column. Don't pry on the coupler to separate it. You could collapse the shaft back into the steering column and will have a heck of a time trying to get it back out. PB Blaster is your friend. Soak all the bolts on the coupler and the shaft for a day or two before you disassemble.
