Reconditioned Steering Column
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Reconditioned Steering Column
Has anyone had good luck with a reconditioned steering column? I saw that some are taking about 6 plus hours to fix the pins and tilt steering wobble on a c4 corvette. I am wondering if it would just be easier to replace than repair. Thanks in advance.
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RECONDITIONED is usually a CON by a JY for promoting their used parts.
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I purchased a 1984 in 2011 and I thought that the column needed rebuilt. Upon tearing it apart we found screws loose in the joint. Tightened them and the wobble was all gone.
It is definitely worth checking before going with a reconditioned column. Good luck with your decision.
It is definitely worth checking before going with a reconditioned column. Good luck with your decision.
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My steering wheel puller took kit should come in today so I am going to attempt the repair hopefully this weekend! I have been reviewing videos and it seems straight forward. I just need to take pics of every step and work slow and steady. Updates will be coming.
Thanks!
Here is the one I ordered from Amazon for $22
Goplus® 19 Pcs Steering Wheel Remover/Lock Plate Compressor Set
Thanks!
Here is the one I ordered from Amazon for $22
Goplus® 19 Pcs Steering Wheel Remover/Lock Plate Compressor Set
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My steering wheel puller took kit should come in today so I am going to attempt the repair hopefully this weekend! I have been reviewing videos and it seems straight forward. I just need to take pics of every step and work slow and steady. Updates will be coming.
Thanks!
Here is the one I ordered from Amazon for $22
Goplus® 19 Pcs Steering Wheel Remover/Lock Plate Compressor Set
Thanks!
Here is the one I ordered from Amazon for $22
Goplus® 19 Pcs Steering Wheel Remover/Lock Plate Compressor Set
Awesome set, I don't know about quality but if your not a professional using it 50 times a year..well even then at that price its great so long as it actually works. I really like the fact that it comes with everything to get the job done. I paid over 22 bucks for the pivot pin remover alone in the early 80's! Snap-on probably sells that kit for $900!
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Hi
I rebuilt my column myself, was not the pins.
Traced to the steering column metal housing cracked, had to weld it and replaced the race bearings.
Pay particular attention to the disassembly and reassembly take pictures as you go, I removed the whole column and put it in a vice much easier to work on like that.
Do you have a shop manual ?
The pin that locks the gear selector can fall out, let me know if you would like me to add some steering column images from my shop manual on here?
See below the cracked column housing.
I rebuilt my column myself, was not the pins.
Traced to the steering column metal housing cracked, had to weld it and replaced the race bearings.
Pay particular attention to the disassembly and reassembly take pictures as you go, I removed the whole column and put it in a vice much easier to work on like that.
Do you have a shop manual ?
The pin that locks the gear selector can fall out, let me know if you would like me to add some steering column images from my shop manual on here?
See below the cracked column housing.
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From: West Plano Tx
Hi
I rebuilt my column myself, was not the pins.
Traced to the steering column metal housing cracked, had to weld it and replaced the race bearings.
Pay particular attention to the disassembly and reassembly take pictures as you go, I removed the whole column and put it in a vice much easier to work on like that.
Do you have a shop manual ?
The pin that locks the gear selector can fall out, let me know if you would like me to add some steering column images from my shop manual on here?
See below the cracked column housing.
I rebuilt my column myself, was not the pins.
Traced to the steering column metal housing cracked, had to weld it and replaced the race bearings.
Pay particular attention to the disassembly and reassembly take pictures as you go, I removed the whole column and put it in a vice much easier to work on like that.
Do you have a shop manual ?
The pin that locks the gear selector can fall out, let me know if you would like me to add some steering column images from my shop manual on here?
See below the cracked column housing.
Howdy from Texas.