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Offline 70RAGTOPR/T

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Steering Box help needed
« on: August 05, 2007 - 01:32:16 PM »
 :banghead: :banghead:  I have been trying to remove my steering box.  The pin was jammed down in the coupler.  I could use some advise.  At this point I'm ready to just cut the column or box rod.  Please help.

Walt




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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2007 - 01:38:18 PM »
You need a punch to do that. Sorry, I don't know the size. I had those "T" type of valve cover hold downs, and found the threaded end of one worked like a charm.  :lol: Believe me, I tried going at it with a screw driver and hammer, and that WON'T work.


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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2007 - 01:39:21 PM »
Put some penetrating lubricant on it & let it sit a day, find a drift(I used a drill bit) that fits the outside diameter of the pin. With the steering column locked to hold steady hit the drift with hammer.....this worked for me.
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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2007 - 11:19:18 PM »
If you cant get it with Bullit's drill bit trick, Go to Sears and buy a set of punches and a good hammer. That pin will come right out. I've even used a long steel rod from the hardware store to drive that pin out.
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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2007 - 11:46:14 PM »
If you cant get it with Bullit's drill bit trick, Go to Sears and buy a set of punches and a good hammer. That pin will come right out. I've even used a long steel rod from the hardware store to drive that pin out.
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Mine was stuck in place and I had to get a punch and hammered it several times to make it come out.  Good Luck.  :2thumbs:
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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2007 - 09:37:11 AM »
I had this same problem once and ended up removing the "dowel pin" that holds the "shoes" inside the coupling. Then I had to pull the steering column out from the inside of the car. When the column was free of the steering box I was able to take it out and work on the pin on my workbench. Guess I was paranoid of hammering too hard and maybe bending something. This isn't the easiest method but for some reason I remember having an easier time with the smaller dowel pin. Only problem is I can't remember if I hammered it down & out or up & out.
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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2007 - 12:19:47 PM »
Thanks all ...... I've tried all other solutions except JayBee's solution.  This is why I have been beating my head against the wall.

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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2007 - 08:57:59 PM »
It's been awhile since I had my colum out but doesn't the roll pin have a slight taper on it requiring it to be punched out in only one direction

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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2007 - 11:00:39 AM »
 :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:  Ok I have tried lubing the area of the pin for a week then tried the punch.  I also tried working at the coupling area but I couldn't slide the coupling off.  Can I cut the shaft of the steering box? :pullinghair: :pullinghair:

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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2007 - 11:21:06 AM »
Maybe a little heat on the coupling itself, though you would more than likely have to rebuild it afterwards.
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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2007 - 01:23:26 PM »
May be you can try to use a driller and drill it out from the coupler.
Did you use a sledge or something heavy as a support when you tryed to hammer it out

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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2007 - 02:12:41 PM »
Found it!!! This is the tool I made years ago from 1/2" round stock and an angle grinder. It has worked like a champ 3 times so far. It is long enough to get a real good hit on that pin.

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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2007 - 04:34:03 PM »
Found it!!! This is the tool I made years ago from 1/2" round stock and an angle grinder. It has worked like a champ 3 times so far. It is long enough to get a real good hit on that pin.

Dave :wave:

you da man Dave....make dozen or so up, chrome plate them & you could get a U. S. Grant each for them im sure.
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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2007 - 09:38:32 AM »
you da man Dave....make dozen or so up, chrome plate them & you could get a U. S. Grant each for them im sure.


Worth it's weight in gold, when you need it... I'm sure I could get a "Grant" for each one on e-gag... :thinkerg: Any one know a chrome shop...  :crazy:

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Re: Steering Box help needed
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2007 - 10:17:52 AM »
OK I will try one more time.  I'll go around to Lowes or HD for a piece of 1/2" round stock and grind it down.