i really need to remove the steering column knuckle joint where it clamps at the bottom of the column inside the engine bay as i have a guy coming to do a small welding repair next weekend and i will want to move the cable loom and starter cable out the way and also good access to "tidy" up and paint the repair as part of the engine bay restoration joby.can this be done without removing/lifting the steering column(i suspect not) and also just found what i'm guessing is a non standard mod ie CODGE! where the boss just above the joint seems to have a brass 8's wood screw in it,this was hidden under layers of tape so never noticed it before.between the boss and the knuckle joint there are 3 large penny washers just hanging loosely around the shaft,any picys out there so i can see what it should be like and is the codge actualy dodgy? either way its going in the bin! :?
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Fitted to the rack and the top end is the same set up only a smaller diameter shaft.If you want to remove it I think either rack or steering upper column will have to come out .
Cheers Steve
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IIRC, you can remove the 4 bolts that hold the steering rack to the crossmember, and pull the rack towards the front of the car which, I believe, gives you enough room to pull the bottom knuckle off the rack itself, once you have removed the through bolt.
This should be easier than removing the whole rack, of course, which entails losing all the ATF fluid.
good luck,
Peter f
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took the steering column out today very straightforward bet it doesn't go back so bloody easy though.think i will refurbish it with all the necessary etc, any body done this and where's best for the bits ?
pete.c
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Did my, got the parts from Robsport, The 2 bearings for the top end are expensive :shock: I fitted the improved bottom bush assembly and locking ring for the top end as well. I have a annoying noise though that no amount of lubricate will cure and I'm buggered if I can find it.
Ian.Wise men ignore the advice of fools, but fools ignore the advice of wise men sigpicComment
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Stagdad wrote:
Pete ,Is this any help
You managed to get the column out with a Stanley knife blade - that's impressive !
Anon.
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martin wrote:And a 1/2" spanner:P.Stagdad wrote:
Pete ,Is this any help
You managed to get the column out with a Stanley knife blade - that's impressive ! Anon.
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It looks like you've got those nice ratchet combo spanners from Halfrauds, I bought a set and there's no substitute. Martin.
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martin wrote:Yep ,I think it was Andy Rundell that gave us the heads up on a deal Halfords had on.£25 for the set.It looks like you've got those nice ratchet combo spanners from Halfrauds, I bought a set and there's no substitute. Martin.
Cheers Steve
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