Collapsed steering column?
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St. Jude Donor '05
Collapsed steering column?
Sorry not a Vette but still a chebby, figure they may be similar (67)
While installing the column tonight noticed my flange is about 5 inches further back than when I took it out yrs ago. COuld this have collapsed say if a body shop employee dropped it? If so can I pull it back out?
Just had it painted and cant afford to buy another one.
While installing the column tonight noticed my flange is about 5 inches further back than when I took it out yrs ago. COuld this have collapsed say if a body shop employee dropped it? If so can I pull it back out?
Just had it painted and cant afford to buy another one.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Saginaw Michigan
It is safe to use. There is a generous metal to metal overlap between the upper solid shaft and the tubular lower shaft that connects to the flexible coupling on the steering gear. It would have been a lot better if you had applied a constant force to pull the shaft back out rather than a hammer.
It is possible that you could have damaged the steering shaft bearings with the pounding. When you turn the steering wheel the steering could feel gritty if the ball bearings brinnelled the bearing races.
Jim
It is possible that you could have damaged the steering shaft bearings with the pounding. When you turn the steering wheel the steering could feel gritty if the ball bearings brinnelled the bearing races.
Jim
