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Steering column help #1683413
10/08/14 03:58 PM
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hello, my car was manual steering and i just installed the firm feel stage three box, (great company to deal with) i pulled the manual column out of the car, i was able to get a donor column from a power steering car, is there any tips of plan of attack to dismember my manual column and swap the shaft for the shorter power one? Thanks for any help
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Re: Steering column help [Re: Joemoy29] #1683414
10/11/14 02:57 PM
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Pretty straight forward remove and replace procedure. If you have never worked on columns before a factory service manual would be highly recommended. There are lots available on-line for free. While you have it blown apart consider replacing the sloppy stock bushing setup with a column support bearing.

Re: Steering column help [Re: Rapom65] #1683415
10/11/14 03:00 PM
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That's what I did when I replaced my column shaft. Except, when it all went back together, I forgot something, so now my turn signal lever rotates a full 90 degrees before engagement.

Re: Steering column help [Re: MuuMuu101] #1683416
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x2 on the factory service manual.

Also, if you pull the pot coupling apart, mark the orientation or indexing. If it is re-assembled 180 degrees off, it will be impossible to center the steering wheel. The coupling is easy to rebuild with a simple kit and its a good idea to get it cleaned, checked and re-lubed.







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