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Re: Tilt steering repair
It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40.
PBblaster if you can find it locally. The Merg proclaimed: > 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
It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40.
PBblaster if you can find it locally. The Merg proclaimed: > 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
It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40.
PBblaster if you can find it locally. The Merg proclaimed: > 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
I didn't get a chance to hit the store or do any work today, but could
I hypothetically find PBblaster at a Track Boys Zone, NAPA, or similar major chain auto parts store? On Dec 30, 12:51 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote: > It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. > PBblaster if you can find it locally. > > The Merg proclaimed: > > > 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 <who...@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
I didn't get a chance to hit the store or do any work today, but could
I hypothetically find PBblaster at a Track Boys Zone, NAPA, or similar major chain auto parts store? On Dec 30, 12:51 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote: > It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. > PBblaster if you can find it locally. > > The Merg proclaimed: > > > 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 <who...@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
I didn't get a chance to hit the store or do any work today, but could
I hypothetically find PBblaster at a Track Boys Zone, NAPA, or similar major chain auto parts store? On Dec 30, 12:51 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote: > It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. > PBblaster if you can find it locally. > > The Merg proclaimed: > > > 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 <who...@yahoo.com> |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Yes, PBblaster and liquid Wrench will be there. Breakfree CLP is great
stuff too, but the auto parts stores usually don't have it. It is a good thing to have one of the above on hand at all times. Regards, DAve The Merg wrote: > I didn't get a chance to hit the store or do any work today, but could > I hypothetically find PBblaster at a Track Boys Zone, NAPA, or similar > major chain auto parts store? > > On Dec 30, 12:51 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote: >> It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. >> PBblaster if you can find it locally. >> >> The Merg proclaimed: >> >>> 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 <who...@yahoo.com> > |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Yes, PBblaster and liquid Wrench will be there. Breakfree CLP is great
stuff too, but the auto parts stores usually don't have it. It is a good thing to have one of the above on hand at all times. Regards, DAve The Merg wrote: > I didn't get a chance to hit the store or do any work today, but could > I hypothetically find PBblaster at a Track Boys Zone, NAPA, or similar > major chain auto parts store? > > On Dec 30, 12:51 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote: >> It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. >> PBblaster if you can find it locally. >> >> The Merg proclaimed: >> >>> 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 <who...@yahoo.com> > |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Yes, PBblaster and liquid Wrench will be there. Breakfree CLP is great
stuff too, but the auto parts stores usually don't have it. It is a good thing to have one of the above on hand at all times. Regards, DAve The Merg wrote: > I didn't get a chance to hit the store or do any work today, but could > I hypothetically find PBblaster at a Track Boys Zone, NAPA, or similar > major chain auto parts store? > > On Dec 30, 12:51 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote: >> It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. >> PBblaster if you can find it locally. >> >> The Merg proclaimed: >> >>> 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 <who...@yahoo.com> > |
Re: Tilt steering repair
Got the PB blaster - worked great.
I finally got everything off after much consternation and a few expletives. For the life of me I couldn't get the main bit out - I ended up removing a lot of unnecessary stuff and pulling the steering column out - only to discover that all I had to do was reattach the lever for the tilt wheel and disengage it. What a pain in the a$$. I forgot to get locktite, so I'll reassemble everything tomorrow and I'll post the pictures later tonight. Thanks for all the help - I never would have been able to do this without you guys. Lon wrote: > It might work better if you used penetrating oil rather than WD-40. > PBblaster if you can find it locally. > > > The Merg proclaimed: > > > 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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