Steering column re-assembly??
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Steering column re-assembly??
My 85 has a loose steering column. I dissassembled it hoping that it was just loose torx bolts- not that lucky!! I'm in the process of reassembly- will use as is until figure out how I want to deal with pivot pins/plate.
Here is my question. I'm trying to put metal clip back on. Since the center shaft moves in and out, tightening the lock press plate only pulls it out more. Seems like center shaft needs to be secured in place for press plate to work??
What am I doing wrong??
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Here is my question. I'm trying to put metal clip back on. Since the center shaft moves in and out, tightening the lock press plate only pulls it out more. Seems like center shaft needs to be secured in place for press plate to work??
What am I doing wrong??
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Ocean Springs MS
You have to lock it in place by temporarily installing the lock lever. I have repaired the problem you are having, and know how to get it all taken apart. Did you stop when you got to the pivot pins on the side of the column?
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Originally Posted by 357L98
You have to lock it in place by temporarily installing the lock lever. I have repaired the problem you are having, and know how to get it all taken apart. Did you stop when you got to the pivot pins on the side of the column?
I stopped when tightening torx bolts didn't improve things- figured I stop there and re-group
Burning Brakes
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The lock plate compressor I have has a set screw that you screw into the telescoping section locking it. Then the central shaft screws on the outside threads, put the lock plate compression U on and then the compression nut.
I have a complete column that does not have the pivot pin problem for sale $100 shipped if you want to go that route - my post is in the C4 Parts For Sale Forum.
Thanks,
Ryan
I have a complete column that does not have the pivot pin problem for sale $100 shipped if you want to go that route - my post is in the C4 Parts For Sale Forum.
Thanks,
Ryan
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Put the tele locking lever into the center tele rod and screw in the locking lever; you will see how the tele lock works.
I too picked up a plate comperssor that said it was for tele wheels but had no center screw. So I took the locking lever to Lowe's, got an allen head bolt (small head so the plate compressor would fit over it) of the proper thread pitch, cut it to length and used it to secure the tele center rod while I used the plate compressor to get the plate low enough to slip in the C-clip.
I too picked up a plate comperssor that said it was for tele wheels but had no center screw. So I took the locking lever to Lowe's, got an allen head bolt (small head so the plate compressor would fit over it) of the proper thread pitch, cut it to length and used it to secure the tele center rod while I used the plate compressor to get the plate low enough to slip in the C-clip.
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