Steering Box help needed

[70RAGTOPR/T]

    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

[MEK-Dangerfield]

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.  Believe me, I tried going at it with a screw driver and hammer, and that WON'T work.


  Mike

[Bullitt-]

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.

[ShelbyDogg]

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.

[Jacksboys]

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.

Mine was stuck in place and I had to get a punch and hammered it several times to make it come out.  Good Luck. 

[JayBee]

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.

[70RAGTOPR/T]

Thanks all ...... I've tried all other solutions except JayBee's solution.  This is why I have been beating my head against the wall.

Walt

[solarguy]

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

[70RAGTOPR/T]

    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?

[ksierens]

Maybe a little heat on the coupling itself, though you would more than likely have to rebuild it afterwards.

[Swedefish]

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

[purple1]

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

[Bullitt-]

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

you da man Dave....make dozen or so up, chrome plate them & you could get a U. S. Grant each for them im sure.

[purple1]

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... Any one know a chrome shop... 

Dave

[70RAGTOPR/T]

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.