Loose column... in-car fix possible?
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Racer
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Loose column... in-car fix possible?
I have read that to cure a loose(up/down and side/side movement)tilt-tele steering column it has to come out of the car.
Is it possible to dissassemble components and gain access to tighten the loose inner mount bolts without removing the column in my 73?
TIA
Is it possible to dissassemble components and gain access to tighten the loose inner mount bolts without removing the column in my 73?
TIA
Le Mans Master
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From: Tuttle OK
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I did mine that way and it was a bitch.
That and don't use the steering wheel as a handle to get in and out of the car...
That and don't use the steering wheel as a handle to get in and out of the car...
Melting Slicks
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From: Dyersburg TN
Do a youtube search for S10 Steering Column. The Vette column is just like it. It is a three part video. I had done the job before, but it was 20 plus years ago. These three videos show clearly how to do it.
It is easy to do in car if you take your time.
I did have to replace the "horn contact carrier retainer". Be careful with removing it. It was only $7 but it cost 22 with shipping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq4zNp61uII
It is easy to do in car if you take your time.
I did have to replace the "horn contact carrier retainer". Be careful with removing it. It was only $7 but it cost 22 with shipping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq4zNp61uII
Last edited by dburgjohn; Mar 2, 2011 at 11:36 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Here are the addresses of three T&T Disassembly & Repair papers and pics that directly address tightening those pesky screws that secure the bearing support to the steering column jacket. You can skip most of Paper #2 that addresses removing the column from the car.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?p=1004
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?p=1009
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?p=1004
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?p=1009
Jim
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Racer
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Just a note of feed back re. tightening of those pesky retainers.
I have just about completed the job without removing the column and it was not a biggy...just took my time, referred to my manual when needed and was careful.
I have diassembled then reassembled over 50 C4 columns and the similarities between those and the 73 tilt/tele system was surprising.
All of my 'specialty' tools for C4's worked on the 73.
I damaged two items during the job...both of which were brittle plastic parts...the buzzer contact housing and the horn insulator.
The first I can/will do without, the second I can glue back together.
Thanks for the feedback to my original post, esp. to those who said it could be done in-car. Also to Jim for his tips.
BTW Jim..if you get to read this, a word of thanx for tips on st. box adjustment. My original box was too worn to respond to anything but a rebuild, but I had another one leftover from a RHD conversion that loved treatment that you outline in your papers
The C4 forum has been good to me over the years, and I am finding this one equally as helpful with a slightly touch more comraderie
Cheers, from So Australia
I have just about completed the job without removing the column and it was not a biggy...just took my time, referred to my manual when needed and was careful.
I have diassembled then reassembled over 50 C4 columns and the similarities between those and the 73 tilt/tele system was surprising.
All of my 'specialty' tools for C4's worked on the 73.
I damaged two items during the job...both of which were brittle plastic parts...the buzzer contact housing and the horn insulator.
The first I can/will do without, the second I can glue back together.
Thanks for the feedback to my original post, esp. to those who said it could be done in-car. Also to Jim for his tips.
BTW Jim..if you get to read this, a word of thanx for tips on st. box adjustment. My original box was too worn to respond to anything but a rebuild, but I had another one leftover from a RHD conversion that loved treatment that you outline in your papers
The C4 forum has been good to me over the years, and I am finding this one equally as helpful with a slightly touch more comraderie
Cheers, from So Australia
