Steering Column Removal?

[cudadude013]

How do I remove the steering column from within the Engine bay? I've pulled the interior and the dash and the steering column is all thats left, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Thanks

[purple1]

You have to drive out the drift pin in the coupler. And unbolt the column from the floor inside the car.

Dave 

[MEK-Dangerfield]

You will need a punch for that pin.  I used one of my "not worthy" tie down's (T-shaped)from my valve covers. It worked like a charm... along with a hammer. 


  Mike

[cudadude013]

Is the steering column supposed to come loose when I pull the pin? I pulled the pin and nothing is happening. Am I missing something?
Thanks for the responses

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Is the steering column supposed to come loose when I pull the pin? I pulled the pin and nothing is happening. Am I missing something?
Thanks for the responses

Once you pull that pin, you should be able to move the steering column at least a foot or so into the car. Maybe that big knuckle is still hung up on the steering box?? It might be hammer time. 


  Mike

[purple1]

You may need some one pulling on the inside, at the same time as you hammer on it. But if you got the pin out, it will come out. 

Dave 

[Bullitt-]

a BFH & some penetrating oil on the coupler/splines should do it if the pin is out

and I suppose you took the 3-bolts out at the firewall. 

[cudadude013]

The penetrating oil worked like a charm. Thanks guys! Now when I look in my engine bay all I see is a K frame. I can't wait to see everything put back together completely restored!