Power steering box and column removal?

Posted By: newbee69

Power steering box and column removal? - 08/31/11 05:50 AM

Hey all,
Im a little confused on how the box separates from the column.
I popped the cover off the coupler and removed the roll pin. Removed the plate, etc. from inside so I can move the column with no problem.

How exactly does the box connect to the column? and how do I get it off?

Thanks

Posted By: cuda-sweden

Re: Power steering box and column removal? - 08/31/11 03:56 PM

you pull the column backwards,you might have to pry a bit to get the coupler moving from the splines on the steering box.you could first try to just pry the coupler of the st.box splines,as there might be ehnauff..room for it to slide up a bit on the steering shaft.

hm,might want to pull the column out and put the coupler cover back on,as it might be difficult to put back with column in car,

Posted By: newbee69

Re: Power steering box and column removal? - 08/31/11 04:35 PM

So I still dont get it....Does the coupler come off with the column or with the box? Do I pry it upward from in between the box and coupler or do I hit it downward (towards front of car) along the shaft? Or do I clean out the gunk inside and release it somehow? The problem is that I have no idea what is holding it in place. Are there clips, nuts, or what?
Btw, the box is not connected to anything. The engine and K frame are out, so if I pull the column back, the whole unit comes with it (box, center link, pitman, idler, etc.)

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Power steering box and column removal? - 08/31/11 04:43 PM

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So I still dont get it....Does the coupler come off with the column or with the box? Do I pry it upward from in between the box and coupler or do I hit it downward (towards front of car) along the shaft? Or do I clean out the gunk inside and release it somehow? The problem is that I have no idea what is holding it in place. Are there clips, nuts, or what?
Btw, the box is not connected to anything. The engine and K frame are out, so if I pull the column back, the whole unit comes with it (box, center link, pitman, idler, etc.)

The coupler sometimes has a very small rollpin in it that keeps the coupler from coming off. But if you have the big roll pin out then the coupler should come off and stay with the column.

BUT you have the steering box hanging off the end of the column unsupported ??? I hope it's not a power box of you at least have it tied up ...

Posted By: newbee69

Re: Power steering box and column removal? - 08/31/11 05:00 PM

I have the box tied and propped up John...it did fall once and just hang there for about 10 seconds before I got it propped up again, do you see a problem with that? Like the gearshaft may have got screwed up?
So I just pry b/w the box and coupler and it stays with the column....Ill give it a shot.

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Power steering box and column removal? - 08/31/11 05:28 PM

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I have the box tied and propped up John...it did fall once and just hang there for about 10 seconds before I got it propped up again, do you see a problem with that? Like the gearshaft may have got screwed up?
So I just pry b/w the box and coupler and it stays with the column....Ill give it a shot.

the coupler can go either way , but if it won't pull off the end of the shaft then it is the kind with the small rollpin that keeps it from coming fully apart without removing the pin.

The weight of the power steering box could potentially bend the steering shaft ???

Posted By: newbee69

Re: Power steering box and column removal? - 09/01/11 04:15 AM

Thanks John, got it off earlier.

So much for tapping it off though...lol. I had to go to blows on the coupler housing with the mallet. Came off though so its all good!

Thanks again.