Pulling Steering column lock plate Question
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Heel & Toe
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Pulling Steering column lock plate Question
Hello everyone.
I've got a problem that I need a little advise with.
I've pulled hundreds of steering wheels in my time but none were telescoping columns.....until today.
What's the method (or tool) I need to use to release the locking plate?
Since the shaft isn't stationary the ordinary lock plate tool won't work.
I searched the forum for a similar thread but didn't find one.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Johnny Montana 1987 C4
I've got a problem that I need a little advise with.
I've pulled hundreds of steering wheels in my time but none were telescoping columns.....until today.
What's the method (or tool) I need to use to release the locking plate?
Since the shaft isn't stationary the ordinary lock plate tool won't work.
I searched the forum for a similar thread but didn't find one.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Johnny Montana 1987 C4
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Hello everyone.
I've got a problem that I need a little advise with.
I've pulled hundreds of steering wheels in my time but none were telescoping columns.....until today.
What's the method (or tool) I need to use to release the locking plate?
Since the shaft isn't stationary the ordinary lock plate tool won't work.
I searched the forum for a similar thread but didn't find one.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Johnny Montana 1987 C4
I've got a problem that I need a little advise with.
I've pulled hundreds of steering wheels in my time but none were telescoping columns.....until today.
What's the method (or tool) I need to use to release the locking plate?
Since the shaft isn't stationary the ordinary lock plate tool won't work.
I searched the forum for a similar thread but didn't find one.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Johnny Montana 1987 C4
Vatozone will loan it to you and the steering wheel puller too. I use two dental pics to remove the little locking clip....at times it is a PITA to remove.from tool description.....
Depresses lock plate to allow easy removal and re-assembly of snap ring. ... Set screw locks telescopic column in place while depressing lock plate. ... 3510: GM Steering Wheel Puller Legs Please see individual item number on this
Last edited by aboatguy; Dec 18, 2009 at 01:49 PM.
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Here's a thread on an older telescoping columned vette....however, procedure looks similar to my 95's tilt column
http://nebraska-locksmith.com/articl...g%20Column.pdf
http://nebraska-locksmith.com/articl...g%20Column.pdf
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
That is pretty close for the '80s C4s as well.Note: watch out for the turn signal canceling piece (white plastic thing)you can get that thing put back in 180 out.....they will still cancel but you have to make a "U" turn before they do.....ask me how I know :o
Burning Brakes
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Hello everyone.
I've got a problem that I need a little advise with.
I've pulled hundreds of steering wheels in my time but none were telescoping columns.....until today.
What's the method (or tool) I need to use to release the locking plate?
Since the shaft isn't stationary the ordinary lock plate tool won't work.
I searched the forum for a similar thread but didn't find one.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Johnny Montana 1987 C4
I've got a problem that I need a little advise with.
I've pulled hundreds of steering wheels in my time but none were telescoping columns.....until today.
What's the method (or tool) I need to use to release the locking plate?
Since the shaft isn't stationary the ordinary lock plate tool won't work.
I searched the forum for a similar thread but didn't find one.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Johnny Montana 1987 C4
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