Steering column removal

[William H Meister]

I am in the process of removing the column on my 72' cuda.
Is there any trick to removing this pin and pulling the column?

Thanks
Bill

[shawge]

IIRC, it's a roll pin.  I used a flat drift punch + hammer on mine.

[MEK-Dangerfield]

You definitely need a punch to get it out. The diameter is the same as the bolts holding down the valve covers.    I used an old valve cover bolt. Even after that, you will need a pry bar to get the shaft off the steering box.


  Mike

[Chryco Psycho]

pin punch & I use a pickle fork to pry it up

[William H Meister]

Thanks for the help, I'll try the bolt trick.

Bill

[Chryco Psycho]

looks like the bushings for the clutch shaft are shot or missing