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Re: Tilt steering repair
Don't forget the washer!
Mike The Merg wrote: > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > Will Honea wrote: > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > | | > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > to reassemble. > > > > -- > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Haha...thanks Mike, I won't.
Mike Romain wrote: > Don't forget the washer! > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > | | > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > -- > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Haha...thanks Mike, I won't.
Mike Romain wrote: > Don't forget the washer! > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > | | > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > -- > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Haha...thanks Mike, I won't.
Mike Romain wrote: > Don't forget the washer! > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > | | > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > -- > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
I have seen washers collapse trying to do what you are so getting a
couple or a really thick one might be in order. I would also recommend you spray the pins with penetrating oil tonight even. Mike The Merg wrote: > > Haha...thanks Mike, I won't. > Mike Romain wrote: > > Don't forget the washer! > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > > | | > > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
I have seen washers collapse trying to do what you are so getting a
couple or a really thick one might be in order. I would also recommend you spray the pins with penetrating oil tonight even. Mike The Merg wrote: > > Haha...thanks Mike, I won't. > Mike Romain wrote: > > Don't forget the washer! > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > > | | > > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
I have seen washers collapse trying to do what you are so getting a
couple or a really thick one might be in order. I would also recommend you spray the pins with penetrating oil tonight even. Mike The Merg wrote: > > Haha...thanks Mike, I won't. > Mike Romain wrote: > > Don't forget the washer! > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > > | | > > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Great idea Mike - I never pass up an opportunity to use excessive
amounts of WD-40. I'll let everyone know how it goes tomorrow - and I'll take a picture of my jerry-rigged tool. Mike Romain wrote: > I have seen washers collapse trying to do what you are so getting a > couple or a really thick one might be in order. > > I would also recommend you spray the pins with penetrating oil tonight > even. > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Haha...thanks Mike, I won't. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Don't forget the washer! > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > > > | | > > > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Great idea Mike - I never pass up an opportunity to use excessive
amounts of WD-40. I'll let everyone know how it goes tomorrow - and I'll take a picture of my jerry-rigged tool. Mike Romain wrote: > I have seen washers collapse trying to do what you are so getting a > couple or a really thick one might be in order. > > I would also recommend you spray the pins with penetrating oil tonight > even. > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Haha...thanks Mike, I won't. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Don't forget the washer! > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > > > | | > > > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Great idea Mike - I never pass up an opportunity to use excessive
amounts of WD-40. I'll let everyone know how it goes tomorrow - and I'll take a picture of my jerry-rigged tool. Mike Romain wrote: > I have seen washers collapse trying to do what you are so getting a > couple or a really thick one might be in order. > > I would also recommend you spray the pins with penetrating oil tonight > even. > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Haha...thanks Mike, I won't. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Don't forget the washer! > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > Using a socket is a great idea. But I don't have a matching nut and > > > > bolt that'll fit so I'll head to the store in the morning to pick > > > > something up. Stay tuned, though, I'm sure I'll need help with > > > > something else. Thanks a lot, everybody. > > > > > > > > Will Honea wrote: > > > > > On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:34:44 -0800, The Merg wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > No, I still can't get in. I found this for what I'm trying to do: > > > > > > > > > > > > "Now you are ready to pull the pivot pins out. There are two of them > > > > > > going in the sides at about the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They are about > > > > > > 3/8" in diameter and have a small hole threaded in the middle (#10-32 I > > > > > > believe) I managed to break off a bolt in one of these which required > > > > > > that I pull the entire steering column out to get the bolt drilled out > > > > > > so be careful. The GM tool looks like this: > > > > > > | | > > > > > > | |<-----------threaded rod > > > > > > | | |="===|" <------- nut > > > > > > ____________ | | | |<------ semi circle housing | || > > > > > > | | || | || ||<--------threads into pivot pin > > > > > > To use this you thread it into the pivot pin. Make sure that the > > > > > > housing is solidly against the column, not interfering with the pivot > > > > > > pin. Tighten the nut down while holding the threaded rod still to pull > > > > > > the pivot pin out. > > > > > > > > > > > > The tool that I first tried to make was similar to the above using a > > > > > > bolt and a socket. I do not know what went wrong exactly but I broke > > > > > > the bolt off inside the pivot pin. > > > > > > > > > > > > The guy that drilled out the bolt said that you can pull the pins by > > > > > > threading a bolt in and prying up with a pair of pliers." > > > > > > > > > > > > I tried using a bolt and nut but I couldn't find a nut big enough. > > > > > > Auto Zone had no idea what I was talking about - they recommended I > > > > > > call the local Jeep dealer for some advice. They were also no help. > > > > > > So I'm going to try doing it myself again. Wish me luck. > > > > > > > > > > When I did mine, I had to pull the pivots out and get the top part of > > > > > the tilt assembly out of the way. Best I can remember, I used a socket > > > > > big enough for the pin to slide into as a receiver then ran a longer > > > > > stainless screw down thru the socket with a nut and washer to pull the pin > > > > > out into the socket. Be careful sliding that top part off: there is a > > > > > bearing with a plastic race at the top that you don't want to bugger. I > > > > > couldn't see those bolts much less reach them until I pulled the top > > > > > assembly off. Be sure you watch how it comes apart as it is a bit tricky > > > > > to reassemble. > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
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