Loose steering column
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Loose steering column
Have a 76 with a loose steering column. I deem it unsafe to drive as is. The column moves about 1/2-1 inch in all directions from inside the metal coupler. What is inside there that could be causing this? It looks like a stiff undertaking to get to the area to repair.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 11,520
Likes: 13
From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 133
Likes: 1
From: Denmark
When I bought my 68, it had the same problem.
The upper shaft was lifted from the lower shaft part, in such that the upper bearing had been lifted out of the housing.
I pressed the bearing back again in the housing and added some glue.
Haven't had any problems so fare, but assume that the plastic pins that hold the two shafts together should be replaced. Otherwise I will expect that I will pull the bearing out again at some time.
Lars
The upper shaft was lifted from the lower shaft part, in such that the upper bearing had been lifted out of the housing.
I pressed the bearing back again in the housing and added some glue.
Haven't had any problems so fare, but assume that the plastic pins that hold the two shafts together should be replaced. Otherwise I will expect that I will pull the bearing out again at some time.
Lars
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,123
Likes: 433
From: Gladstone MO
C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
As usual, Ganey hit it dead on. Jim's papers tell all. Any of the special tools are available as loaner's from Autozone- that'll save you some cash. The only thing you'll probably need is the retainer for the clip.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24018
Double check that this is the correct part for your car-
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24018
Double check that this is the correct part for your car-
