Steering shaft removal

70Duster440 said

Don't know what year or style of column you're working on but I have pictures of assembly/disassembly on this page including a part number for the bearing to give you general ideas: http://www.70duster440.com/interior.html

Is the shaft out with the bearing stuck on it or are you trying to press the shaft out of the column section? You can use a puller like crackedback suggested or fab a tool like this:

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I'm working on a 68 Dart. The bearing and shaft are still in the column. I've tried pulling the collar off the shaft, but can't do it. Looks like I'll be making a tool like the one you made.

Is the gear shift tube on the inside of the column necessary if I plan on using a floor shift? Or can I ****-can it?

Thanks for all the help. I've never torn into one of these before.