1946 Ford - How do I remove the steering column?
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1946 Ford - How do I remove the steering column?
I have a 46 ford truck that I'm restoring and I need to get the steering column out...I unbolted it from the dash and the one bolt with the clamp where it mounts to the box...anything else I need to take off - i cant get the thing loose....
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Is the key in the off position? If it is then the column drop is locked to the steering shaft, you can tell by turning the wheel. If it turns then it's not locked, but if you can't turn then it is locked. There is a pin that drops down and locks to a part of the shaft, get this unlocked and you might be set. Other possibility, the bearing cup could be stuck on the shaft, towards the top just past the bell shaped part of the column, they can get stuck pretty good after 60+ years.
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It wasn't locked, I could turn the wheel. I think I took out the pin you're talking about, is it the one held in by four bolts? Anyways, sounds like it is stuck as you said, how would I go about unsticking it...
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Take a sawzall and cut the column off at the floorboard. The top section should come out the top, and the bottom half should drop out the bottom. It's always worked like a charm for me over the years.
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Removeing Steering column
First off remove the steering wheel, disconnect the horn wire. Then remove the bolts that hold the steering column in place. Remove the floor section around the steering column shaft. Jack up the truck, take off the left front wheel, and remove the pitman arm.
Now unbolt the steering box, pull it away from the frame and remove the complete unit from the truck. Its a fairly simple proceedure, and no damage to the truck or steering shaft.
Now unbolt the steering box, pull it away from the frame and remove the complete unit from the truck. Its a fairly simple proceedure, and no damage to the truck or steering shaft.
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