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Aug 31, 2002 | 02:11 AM

ackusackus

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I believe there is supposed to be some sort of bushing on the steering column between the steering box and the fire wall.....I hope.... Any way, I currently have about 40 degrees of play in my steering, and I traced it to this one spot. I checked my manual and came up empty handed. Can anybody help fill in the blanks, and point me in the direction for a procedure to replace this? I am sick of driving like a drunk thanks to all the slop in my steering....I have a 77 150 2wd w/ 460/c6.

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Aug 31, 2002 | 08:09 PM

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It's called the rag joint. It stops vibration from getting to the steering wheel. I loosen the steering colume and pull it up a little to replace the joint. You can also replace the rubber piece by itself.

Aug 31, 2002 | 08:31 PM

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do I do the same procedure to just replace the rubber? I think that is all that needs to be replaced. And I am going to sound stoopid here, but when you say loosen the steering column, what does that entail? I have a pretty crappy manual when it comes to the steering stuff.

Aug 31, 2002 | 09:03 PM

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Hey Friend, I was able to replace the rag joint on my 76 2wd F250 without moving the column back although that would probably make it easier. It has been awhile since I did it but seems like it wasn't to much of a nightmare. You can usually find those rag joints in the "HELP" section at most chain parts stores like Advance & Autozone. You know, in the isle where all the little red packages that say "HELP" are hanging. Hope this helps.

Sep 25, 2002 | 07:05 PM

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okay, I got the rag joint, and I have 2 bolts off....There are 2 other..."things", that are perfectly round (not wrench friendly)... They are part of 4 total "connections bewteen the steering column and the steering box. Where do I go from here? Remember, I am a noobie, and I have never done something like this before.

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Sep 25, 2002 | 08:42 PM

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2x4 automatics have a slide joint on the end of the column ( 12 point nut holds it tight) that joins to the rag joint and stering box.
4x4's have a shaft with u-joints on it that joins to the column this too has a 12 point nut that loosens to remove the column.

I bet you think that 12 point nut is round !

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Sep 25, 2002 | 10:07 PM

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oh its round. These two "bolts" are very round...I cleaned them up to make sure of it (then cursed and muttered to myself...so HOW am I supposed to get THOSE off?!?!?!?) These 2 bolts run parallel to the steering column and are part of the joint. I did see a bolt that appeared to be part of some clamp, and it is between the rag joint and the power steering box. I am hesitant at this point to touch that as I do not know what the consequences would be.