Shift Collar Replacement
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Shift Collar Replacement
Well I ran into a problem today. Parked my truck and when I tried to move it again it wouldn't go in to gear. I did some research and found my shift collar had broken in to two pieces. I got the column apart enough to find the problem. My question is with the wiring. It runs through the collar to the turn signal switch. How do I remove the wiring without cutting it? I found the connector under the dash and unplugged it. It doesn't look like the connector will slid up the inside of the shaft. At the other end, the wires are permently fixed to the turn signal switch. I just can't figure it out. I really don't want to cut and splice the wires. Anyone out there done this?
As s side note, I do need to reolace the turn signal shutoff when I do this. Thanks.
As s side note, I do need to reolace the turn signal shutoff when I do this. Thanks.
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Use an ice pick or other similar object to release the wires from the plug at the lower portin of the colmn. Make sure you draw a picture of the way the wires need to be replaced into the plug after your other work is complete. Wrap the wire ends with a little tape so thay stay together and you dont pull any of the conectors off while you are removing the wires. You might need to fish a single wire down threw the column and then pull your wires back down threw the column when you put them back in any type of wire will do for this. The wire end conectors should just push back in the plug, make sure they are snug by jently pulling on them, if they pull out you might need to pry out on the metal tab on the conector.
hope this helps you get the job done.
hope this helps you get the job done.
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If you have a NON tilt column ... Once you have everything loosened on the plug end should make it through.
However, if you prefer to remove all the wire from it here's what the proper tool looks .
See bottom left corner of this page.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...strations.html
However, if you prefer to remove all the wire from it here's what the proper tool looks .
See bottom left corner of this page.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...strations.html
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Dennis, that page won't work on a 76. Superford, is your truck the 76 listed in your profile? If so, look at the face of the column connector that would be in the under dash connector. There should be a red plastic plug in the middle of the face. Gently pull that red plastic plug out, it acts as a wedge to keep the wires in. Then you can reach the plastic tabs in the connector that hold the wires in place.
I think Dennis might be right on the other part though. If you can loosen the shift collar the switch and collar may come out together. When I did mine, I undid the connector and pulled the switch.
I think Dennis might be right on the other part though. If you can loosen the shift collar the switch and collar may come out together. When I did mine, I undid the connector and pulled the switch.
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Thanks guys. I will have to look at it tomorrow to find the red plug. It is just too dark outside to do anything now. It is the 76 supercab in my profile. Is the collar year specific? Can I just grab one out of the junk yard, or am I better off buying new? I forgot to mention it has cruise control, so there are extra wires in the column making it tight.
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I got mine from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard. According to their part description, 73 to 77 is the same.
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco?sy=&st=shift+collar
If you order new, I recommend getting a new rubber shift arm isolator.
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco?sy=&st=shift+collar
If you order new, I recommend getting a new rubber shift arm isolator.
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AFAIK, Having cruise control doesn't make any difference as the harness circuitry is made up under the dash ......not in the column
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Million, it's in the column on a 76. The turn signal switch has 2 spring buttons. One for the horn and one for cruise. The wheel also has 2 slip rings for the same functions. We had a disagreement earlier when you were describing a 78 or 79 cruise and I was inputting for a 76. I would like to see a wirning diagram for a 78 cruise setup because I have one in my truck with the 76 column and wheel. It does cause some funny problems, like the system will resume to set speed from a dead stop when you let off the brake pedal. Kind of scary if you're not ready.
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http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...ingdiagram.jpg
All I'm saying is the connection on the column is no differewnt from cruise or non-cruise.
It simple pulls apart.
A tilt column however needs to be completely removed to change the collar,whereas a non-tilt column doesn't.
All I'm saying is the connection on the column is no differewnt from cruise or non-cruise.
It simple pulls apart.
A tilt column however needs to be completely removed to change the collar,whereas a non-tilt column doesn't.
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I had two shift collars break in my '75 F250 4x4 a few years back. I had no idea why they broke. When fishing the wires through the colunm, a coat hanger works well. After the second collar broke I finally got fed up and mounted a universal shifter from Summit Racing on the floor. Problem solved.
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Well I got the new collar today. I took photos of the wire colors at the connector then took it apart. It was real tight getting the wire up throught the column. I hope I can get them back through also! I am just waiting to paint the collar and then I will reinstall.
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Once you get the collar off, it's pretty easy to put the wires back. The collar covers part of the hole the wires come through. Or, if you take a long string, put a slip knot in the middle, you can use it to fish the wires through one at a time. Pull the wire up, connect one wire to the slip knot, pull the wire through, disconnect the string and pull it back up for the next wire. You want the string to be 2X as long as the column and the knot in the middle. Then you can pull the string back and forth while you feed the wires.
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The turn signal switch is part of the hazard switch.
Go to blueovaltruckparts.com and search for Part # SW-0093.
Remove the three screws from the turn signal switch. Signal the switch the left and then right to expose the screws to be removed. Unscrew turn signal handle (counter clock wise to unscrew)
One must remove the wires from plastic harness on the lower portion of column. (turn signal switch). Mark wire layout to plastic harness on paper to avoid in confusion on installation.
Tie a wire on old wiring harness before pulling out turn signal wires. The wire will travel up the column when you pull up on the wires. Then tie new wires to pull down new wires down the steering column shaft. Use your wire layout to place the new wires in the plastic harness.
Go to blueovaltruckparts.com and search for Part # SW-0093.
Remove the three screws from the turn signal switch. Signal the switch the left and then right to expose the screws to be removed. Unscrew turn signal handle (counter clock wise to unscrew)
One must remove the wires from plastic harness on the lower portion of column. (turn signal switch). Mark wire layout to plastic harness on paper to avoid in confusion on installation.
Tie a wire on old wiring harness before pulling out turn signal wires. The wire will travel up the column when you pull up on the wires. Then tie new wires to pull down new wires down the steering column shaft. Use your wire layout to place the new wires in the plastic harness.
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Just to update on the project; I have swap everything over to my newly painted collar. I mounted the arm, indicator and have bolted up the switch housing to the collar. It is ready to be out on the truck. I'm going to try and push the wires down the column tube. I hope it goes easy.
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