Steering Issues . . . Where to Start?
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Heel & Toe
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Steering Issues . . . Where to Start?
Got the intake, heads, & exhaust off the 76 and noticed loose parts and what appears to be bent parts in the steering. Have not gotten into the steering before, but wouldn't mind a new challenge. Looking for a bit of advice, where should I start with project . . . what appears to be broken/loose in this picture? Hints, tips, advice is greatly appreciated!
Mike
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http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com is where you can find all of Jim Shea's papers.
I've never taken a column apart so if you do post lots of pictures so we can follow along.
Pete.
I've never taken a column apart so if you do post lots of pictures so we can follow along.
Pete.
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You only have the remnants of the inner and outer lower ball bearing left at the end of the open tube.
Most likely, you will have to cut the inner race off with a cut wheel, rusted on shaft. Your big collar retaining spring clip is missing too.
Pull the column, good winter project.
Most likely, you will have to cut the inner race off with a cut wheel, rusted on shaft. Your big collar retaining spring clip is missing too.
Pull the column, good winter project.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Anchorage Alaska
You only have the remnants of the inner and outer lower ball bearing left at the end of the open tube.
Most likely, you will have to cut the inner race off with a cut wheel, rusted on shaft. Your big collar retaining spring clip is missing too.
Pull the column, good winter project.
Most likely, you will have to cut the inner race off with a cut wheel, rusted on shaft. Your big collar retaining spring clip is missing too.
Pull the column, good winter project.
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Your lower bearing has disintegrated along with its attaching parts.
Which type steering column do you have, T&T steering column or standard (non-adjustable)? The lower end is slightly different between the two. Let me know which one and I can post a number of papers (Disassembly & Repair Papers #1, #2, and #3) and pics that will be of help.
If you have a T&T column there are a number of quick tests that you can conduct while the steering column is still in the car. They will give you clues as to whether or not the upper end needs refurbishing while you are at it. The tests are outlined in Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 for the T&T column.
I suggest that you purchase an OEM type flexible coupling and not one of the rebuild kits. The OEM type coupling will be around $80 the off-shore types will be in the $40 range. But I feel that the OEM is worth the extra cost.
Jim
Which type steering column do you have, T&T steering column or standard (non-adjustable)? The lower end is slightly different between the two. Let me know which one and I can post a number of papers (Disassembly & Repair Papers #1, #2, and #3) and pics that will be of help.
If you have a T&T column there are a number of quick tests that you can conduct while the steering column is still in the car. They will give you clues as to whether or not the upper end needs refurbishing while you are at it. The tests are outlined in Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 for the T&T column.
I suggest that you purchase an OEM type flexible coupling and not one of the rebuild kits. The OEM type coupling will be around $80 the off-shore types will be in the $40 range. But I feel that the OEM is worth the extra cost.
Jim
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Jim, thanks for the help. I have a T&T steering column. I'd sincerely appreciate the papers on disassembly and repair before I tear into it. Yeah, I agree OEM is usually worth the few extra $.
Your lower bearing has disintegrated along with its attaching parts.
Which type steering column do you have, T&T steering column or standard (non-adjustable)? The lower end is slightly different between the two. Let me know which one and I can post a number of papers (Disassembly & Repair Papers #1, #2, and #3) and pics that will be of help.
If you have a T&T column there are a number of quick tests that you can conduct while the steering column is still in the car. They will give you clues as to whether or not the upper end needs refurbishing while you are at it. The tests are outlined in Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 for the T&T column.
I suggest that you purchase an OEM type flexible coupling and not one of the rebuild kits. The OEM type coupling will be around $80 the off-shore types will be in the $40 range. But I feel that the OEM is worth the extra cost.
Jim
Which type steering column do you have, T&T steering column or standard (non-adjustable)? The lower end is slightly different between the two. Let me know which one and I can post a number of papers (Disassembly & Repair Papers #1, #2, and #3) and pics that will be of help.
If you have a T&T column there are a number of quick tests that you can conduct while the steering column is still in the car. They will give you clues as to whether or not the upper end needs refurbishing while you are at it. The tests are outlined in Disassembly & Repair Paper #1 for the T&T column.
I suggest that you purchase an OEM type flexible coupling and not one of the rebuild kits. The OEM type coupling will be around $80 the off-shore types will be in the $40 range. But I feel that the OEM is worth the extra cost.
Jim
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Here are links to all three Tilt & Telescoping Strg Column Disassembly and Repair Papers and three Pics. If all you want to do is replace the lower bearing, then you probably only need papers #1 and #2.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev13my2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev09ja2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...3rev26de09.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev02oc2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev26de2009.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev21mr2009.pdf
Good luck,
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev13my2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev09ja2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...3rev26de09.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev02oc2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev26de2009.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev21mr2009.pdf
Good luck,
Jim
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Thanks!
Jim and all . . . thanks a million for helping a rookie! I'm sure I'll learn a lot on this venture, but your knowledge and expertise has saved me a lot of time, effort, blood, sweat, and tears! I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks a million!
Here are links to all three Tilt & Telescoping Strg Column Disassembly and Repair Papers and three Pics. If all you want to do is replace the lower bearing, then you probably only need papers #1 and #2.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev13my2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev09ja2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...3rev26de09.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev02oc2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev26de2009.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev21mr2009.pdf
Good luck,
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev13my2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev09ja2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...3rev26de09.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev02oc2010.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev26de2009.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev21mr2009.pdf
Good luck,
Jim
