65 barracuda steering coupler rebuild Questions
I really wouldn't worry about pulling the shaft out of the coupler. With that loose cap, there's really nothing to hold the shaft in the coupler while you're pulling the column out. Just don't lose the little squares inside.
I have found that a large screwdriver is enough to pry the coupler off the steering box. That's assuming that it is not corroded like 64 Signet describes.
The biggest PITA is gonna be getting the cap on properly. Those tabs don't always want to cooperate. I've done some successfully, but not the cap on my 67 Barracuda. So I have a special hold down to put on it while my column is out. Right off hand I don't remember what they are called, and I bought mine a few years ago. Just now ready to put it on. Goes over the cap, and two ends poke into the roll pin. But I've just realized your column doesn't use a roll pin. So good luck. Without the clip, you may pop the cap off trying to get the column back in the car.
I really wouldn't worry about pulling the shaft out of the coupler. With that loose cap, there's really nothing to hold the shaft in the coupler while you're pulling the column out. Just don't lose the little squares inside.
I have found that a large screwdriver is enough to pry the coupler off the steering box. That's assuming that it is not corroded like 64 Signet describes.
The biggest PITA is gonna be getting the cap on properly. Those tabs don't always want to cooperate. I've done some successfully, but not the cap on my 67 Barracuda. So I have a special hold down to put on it while my column is out. Right off hand I don't remember what they are called, and I bought mine a few years ago. Just now ready to put it on. Goes over the cap, and two ends poke into the roll pin. But I've just realized your column doesn't use a roll pin. So good luck. Without the clip, you may pop the cap off trying to get the column back in the car.