71 f100 steering help
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71 f100 steering help
71 f100 Ranger XLT 360 C6-AT PS PB.
I believe I need to replace the steering column coupler. (Connects steering column to gear box). Have been unable to locate a manual. Can anyone help me learn how to take this dude apart and reassemble?
Device appears to be missing at least one bolt. I can turn wheel a partial turn before it gets hard to turn. At this point, watching the coupler, you can see the steering column end slip till it reaches a pin. This is the point where it gets stiff. You push the wheel past the pin ( the coupler is somewhat bent up) and it slides past the pin.
any help or suggestions, scans, diagrams.... anything would be helpful...
Thanks,
David
I believe I need to replace the steering column coupler. (Connects steering column to gear box). Have been unable to locate a manual. Can anyone help me learn how to take this dude apart and reassemble?
Device appears to be missing at least one bolt. I can turn wheel a partial turn before it gets hard to turn. At this point, watching the coupler, you can see the steering column end slip till it reaches a pin. This is the point where it gets stiff. You push the wheel past the pin ( the coupler is somewhat bent up) and it slides past the pin.
any help or suggestions, scans, diagrams.... anything would be helpful...
Thanks,
David
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The "RAG JOINT" can be bought at Azone or such(usually in HELP section). The factory unit is usually riveted together, thus grind it apart then using the bolts supplied with new joint put it back together.
It takes a 3/8" or 7/16" 12 point socket to get the bolt out of the clamp on the steering box side. It's a pretty simple job. I'm pretty sure that the new joint comes with a diagram.
BTW, WELCOME to FTE
It takes a 3/8" or 7/16" 12 point socket to get the bolt out of the clamp on the steering box side. It's a pretty simple job. I'm pretty sure that the new joint comes with a diagram.
BTW, WELCOME to FTE
Last edited by Freightrain; Oct 2, 2007 at 08:30 AM.
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Thanks for the welcome and the info, Freightrain.
Truck is in a relative's yard 40 miles out with no internet, so I'm trying to gather as much info as I can before I go. I would not have thought about needing a grinder...
Truck is in a relative's yard 40 miles out with no internet, so I'm trying to gather as much info as I can before I go. I would not have thought about needing a grinder...
