rag joint replacement.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 829
Likes: 4
From: Mexico NY
rag joint replacement.
OK, I have a new GM rag joint. How do I Install it? I've read Jim S's page and printed out the PDF for the factory install.. is there a step by step on this forum w pics?
IS it anyway possible to just move the steering box?
thanks
timg
IS it anyway possible to just move the steering box?
thanks
timg
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,112
From: Crossville TN
I believe that you can take two [of the three] mounting bolts out of the steering box and tilt it forward to get the necessary clearance. Put one half of the ragjoint on each of the shafts, then bolt them together when you re-mount the steering box. Make certain that the proper alignment of the steering system components (column shaft, steering box shaft, and ragjoint components before you put it all together. Note: the two bolts in the ragjoint are different, so keep their orientation correct once you separate it.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 2
From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
Tim.....Charley is right. You can install the new rag joint by loosening the steering box. Be sure your steering wheel and the rag joint are correctly oriented when you re-install the joint.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Missouri City Texas
I replaced the ragjoint by pulling the steering wheel from the joint.
There are 2 keeper plates that hold the steering wheel column in place:
1. Fire wall engine side
2. Under the dash , behind the dash cover plate.
Just be careful not to pull it too far, as there are wires attached to it.
It is rather heavy, but I layed the steering wheel on the seat for support.
Note the orientation of the rag joint connections to the colmun and gear box.
There are flats on each end, but this will not prevent you from installing it at the improper angle.
Good luck.
There are 2 keeper plates that hold the steering wheel column in place:
1. Fire wall engine side
2. Under the dash , behind the dash cover plate.
Just be careful not to pull it too far, as there are wires attached to it.
It is rather heavy, but I layed the steering wheel on the seat for support.
Note the orientation of the rag joint connections to the colmun and gear box.
There are flats on each end, but this will not prevent you from installing it at the improper angle.
Good luck.
