Rag Joint Replacement
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norman OK
Rag Joint Replacement
Hey in the middle of replacing the rag joint and got stuck. I got the old one off of the steering box but can get the steering wheel arm to move up or down so I can get rag joint off. Do I have to unbolt the steering box to get off, or how far back should the steering wheel arm move? I have dropped the steering arm for inside the car still do not have enought room to work the rag joint off. What am I missig?
Burning Brakes
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From: Orange Park Florida
I removed a pivot bolt on the steering box and moved it aside just a little. Then took apart the rag joint assenbly. I removed the bolts from the top portion and the botton portion (spline) and spread the clamps enough to slide them apart. I had enough room then to slide the bottom part of the rag joint up and out, then slid the top part down and out. I then reversed this procedure with the new joint. Hope this helps.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Norman OK
You just took out one bolt from the steering box? I will take a look and see it that looks the same on mine, seems to be two bolts holding it to the frame, but thanks for the input I appreciate it.
Last edited by okie08vette; Feb 21, 2009 at 06:24 PM.
Burning Brakes
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I did mine today after finishing the rebuilding of my column yesterdayso i did it with the column out of the car.
Here's everything you need to know from the expert.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...tallAIMPic.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...hing24ja07.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...xCplngPics.doc
Here's everything you need to know from the expert.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...tallAIMPic.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...hing24ja07.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...xCplngPics.doc
Safety Car
Joined: May 2008
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Replaced the rag joint on my 76 recently
Replaced the rag joint on my 76 recently and I did not mess with the steering box. I pulled the steering column out. I think you can do either one. Posts above on Jim Shea info is what you need with step by step instructions. I printed that out and used it, great stuff.
There is particular way and important way to install the rag joint to make sure it is aligned properly and not in a bind. Check Jim Shea's info and or FSM.
Also you will see in Jim Shea's stuff, it is very important not to pry the rag joint apart. If you push the steering column side shaft back up into the collapsible steering column, then the rag joint will have too big of a gap to fill.
Good luck.
There is particular way and important way to install the rag joint to make sure it is aligned properly and not in a bind. Check Jim Shea's info and or FSM.
Also you will see in Jim Shea's stuff, it is very important not to pry the rag joint apart. If you push the steering column side shaft back up into the collapsible steering column, then the rag joint will have too big of a gap to fill.
Good luck.
Last edited by 20mercury; Feb 21, 2009 at 11:11 PM.
