steering column removal
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steering column removal
Hi All,
Like the title says, I need to remove my steering column.
I'll back up a bit and say the reason is I am doing a cab swap. This truck came from good ol skatskatchewan and the gravel roads basically sand blasted my floorpan. not to mention the rust that developed from up top under the floor mats.
So I am stripped right down, the cab not me, and I would like to hear from anyone who has done this before. I have never removed a steering column although I have a book, it does not even touch on the subject (Hanes).
I don't mind doing a little exploratory surgery but I prefer not to go into it blind, being as it's the steering and all.
So a couple of pics............
This is where I'm at.
will the column come apart at this point???
Is it a spline shaft inside??
Should I just unbolt it from the steering box???
If anyone has experience with this I would very much appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you
Dave
Like the title says, I need to remove my steering column.
I'll back up a bit and say the reason is I am doing a cab swap. This truck came from good ol skatskatchewan and the gravel roads basically sand blasted my floorpan. not to mention the rust that developed from up top under the floor mats.
So I am stripped right down, the cab not me, and I would like to hear from anyone who has done this before. I have never removed a steering column although I have a book, it does not even touch on the subject (Hanes).
I don't mind doing a little exploratory surgery but I prefer not to go into it blind, being as it's the steering and all.
So a couple of pics............
This is where I'm at.
will the column come apart at this point???
Is it a spline shaft inside??
Should I just unbolt it from the steering box???
If anyone has experience with this I would very much appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you
Dave
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5 bolts holding the seal to the floorboard and the single bolt through the shaft on the engine side of the firewall. Be sure to remove the bolt entirely. It pins the shaft rather than acting as a clamp. Tap the joint with a hammer to help free the shaft from the coupler. Shaft has 2 flats perpendicular to the bolt. Also be sure to disconnect the shift rod. Pry apart at the lever at the column or undo the bolt at the linkage.
What do you plan to do about the VIN number when you swap cabs?
What do you plan to do about the VIN number when you swap cabs?
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I owe you a beer too, thanks
Probably a good idea to use a new bolt when putting it back together eh. But that's a ways away.
Replacement cab will be delivered here next week, box and cab are going to the scrap yard .
Little body work then off to the paint shop.
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I thought of putting the old vin on the replacement cab
Dave
Probably a good idea to use a new bolt when putting it back together eh. But that's a ways away.
Replacement cab will be delivered here next week, box and cab are going to the scrap yard .
Little body work then off to the paint shop.
gI thought of putting the old vin on the replacement cab
Dave
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New bolts are always nice, but I would not throw away the old one. I would not hesitate to reuse it, no real concern or danger of a failure here.
Best check with registrar about VIN numbers before you scrap the cab. Frames also have VIN, probably will result in an inspection at the least. May also want to ensure VIN is clean on the donor cab.
I'm in SK. Happy to share a Pilsner with you next time I am in AB. Go Riders!
Best check with registrar about VIN numbers before you scrap the cab. Frames also have VIN, probably will result in an inspection at the least. May also want to ensure VIN is clean on the donor cab.
I'm in SK. Happy to share a Pilsner with you next time I am in AB. Go Riders!
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Dave - I looked, but it seems your questions have been answered already. 
Which is good because I don't remember how to remove the column, would have to look it up in a book....
Which is good because I don't remember how to remove the column, would have to look it up in a book....
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It's worse looking for something that someone else dropped.
I had a friend once that was famous for askin me to help him find something.
How do I do that ? I wasn't even there...
oh well just have another beer
I had a friend once that was famous for askin me to help him find something.
How do I do that ? I wasn't even there...
oh well just have another beer
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