dinodon51

In an attempt to solve my broken ignition actuator rack I have hit what may be an insurmountable road block. The tilt steering pivot pin on the right has frozen in place. The left came out fine with the little press tool. However, the right has broke the tool tip and after several hours I drilled the hole and re-tapped it. Then I broke the next tool. I went to youtube and tried the slide hammer technique and it just popped the bolt out of the pivot pin. At this point I am open to anything, including destruction of the knuckle it is in if necessary to get the pin out. I can't seem to drill the center hole to a larger diameter because it seems to be made of some very hard tool steel. Are there any suggestions short of pulling the column and taking it to a machine shop?

carriljc

Some pictures may be helpful if you want ideas from the crowd.

dinodon51

After many hours I was finally able to get the bugger out but not after ruining the pivot pin. Now to get a new one.