Tilt steering needs u-joint replacement
#1
Tilt steering needs u-joint replacement
I need to replace the u-joint in my 68 cutlass tilt steering. The steering is pretty sloppy and I can hear the joint making noise as I cycle the steering wheel back-n-forth.
Anyone done this before. Is there a shortcut so I don't have to pull the column?
Anyone done this before. Is there a shortcut so I don't have to pull the column?
#2
I've never done it, but if I'm not mistaken, the '68 is a unique column, and parts might be scarcer than for the rest of 'em. I believe it's essentially the same mechanism as the later ones, but completely different because there's no column lock.
- Eric
- Eric
#6
My 70 is loose as well and have been told by someone who used to rebuild tham that it is usually just loose hardware. I saw a write up soewhere on the net that showed how to do it but can't seem to find it at the moment. Google "tilt column" or "loose column". If I find it, I'll post it here.
The chassis service manual tells how to remove several of the parts you have to take out. You do basically have to take it almost all the way apart to get to the bolts that are loose. Great winter project. So great, I've been saving it for about 7 winters now.
The good news is that, if 68 is different(rare parts), I doubt that you'll need to replace anything. Just tighten them. I'd also recommend using some loctite when you do.
The chassis service manual tells how to remove several of the parts you have to take out. You do basically have to take it almost all the way apart to get to the bolts that are loose. Great winter project. So great, I've been saving it for about 7 winters now.
The good news is that, if 68 is different(rare parts), I doubt that you'll need to replace anything. Just tighten them. I'd also recommend using some loctite when you do.
Last edited by W70442; November 19th, 2011 at 07:39 AM.
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