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Steering Column removal

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by mbalbritton, Sep 7, 2007.

  1. Sep 7, 2007
    mbalbritton

    mbalbritton Member

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    Never pulled the column before. Trying to pull the column on my 78 CJ and wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything.

    - remove clamp bolt at lower shaft.
    - remove firewall bracket
    - Unplug Harness
    - remove four bolts at top of column behind dash.
    - pull column.

    I'm thinking the splines between the Upper and lower shaft are just corroded togehter and being a PITA! I've tried getting in there and prying the splines open a little, but can't really get in there too well.

    It's not budging and just wanted to make sure I'm not missing a bolt or clip somewhere that's keeping it from coming out.

    thanks
    b
     
    mbalbritton, Sep 7, 2007
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  2. Sep 7, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    It should jsut be splines. maybe hit it with a propane torch to try and loosen it up, IF you are going to repalce the bottom bearings, i wouldnt wnat you to ruin anything
     
    DanStew, Sep 7, 2007
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  3. Sep 7, 2007
    mbalbritton

    mbalbritton Member

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    never mind... found a couple bracket bolts RIGHT behind the dash that I missed. Got it out. guess some fresh eyes this morning cleared things up for me.
     
    mbalbritton, Sep 7, 2007
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  4. Sep 7, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    This your same jeep that you were sellin?
     
    DanStew, Sep 7, 2007
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  5. Sep 7, 2007
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Sounds right Brent. PB Blaster or Kroil are your friends.
     
    lynn, Sep 7, 2007
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  6. Sep 7, 2007
    mbalbritton

    mbalbritton Member

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    ya, same CJ Dan. The Wife won't let me sell it! :D

    Can't find my PB Blaster, need to get some more when I go to the store for a new steering return line. What's everyones favorite source for a column rebuild kit, or at least the bearings?
     
    mbalbritton, Sep 7, 2007
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