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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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78 Auto Steering Column Swap Help

I'm switching in an original auto tilt column. I was told this was a 20 min job, but with my luck it never works out that way. Got the old one out and the new one in. The problem is getting the shift rod hooked back up. Any tips to getting the bushing back in good and tight. I've tried to knock it in with a hammer but theres not much room to work with. Also tried squeezing it in by using a c-clamp. Any tips? Should I go ahead and replace the bushing. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Long nosed vice grips or pliers works.
Use a little vaseline on it
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Mine usually pop back in with the help of some pliers.

Its easier to do w/ the column out and then hook up the trans end once in place.
 
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