Newbe quick question

[ryansiki]

So I'm starting to get ready to remove the steering column from my valiant(75') and am wondering how to remove that metal piece that connects the shift linkage to the column. What's the best way to go about removing it? Thanks

 

[1970Duster]

pictures would be great! but if its the part I'm thinking of in the engine compartment then just pull that little pin out, and there you go.

 

[ryansiki]

yeah it's the one in the engine compartment. Where is the little pin exactly?

 

[ryansiki]

Ok so I removed the shift linkage from the steering column in the engine compartment, but now it seems that there is something I have to remove near the steering box. Any clue what it is?

 

[ryansiki]

Finally got my camera. Here's a pic. So what do I have to remove now to get the steering column free?

 

[scuba0331]

You need to remove the drift pin that is holding the coupler to the steering box.

 

[twofosho]

Use a drift punch of the correct diameter. Using a large enough hammer the first time will save damage the to the pin, punch, and your fingers. Make sure if the roll pin is stepped you push it out from the small diameter side. Taking the steering coupler apart because you can't get the roll pin out is NOT the right way!

 

[ryansiki]

Just tried getting the roll pin out. Heated it up with a propane torch,sprayed some Liquid Wrench, and used a drift punch. Ended up breaking the drift punch. Might have to drill it out. Even browsed a couple threads on FABO related to the steering coupler. I hate steering couplers......... :banghead::cussing::cussing:

 

[oldkimmer]

............U need a roll pin punch........turn ur wheel 1/2 turn, then pound out........kim........

 

[ryansiki]

OK I made this drawing just to make sure I'm pounding it out the right way. Gonna pick up a roll pinch punch tomorrow hopefully. A or B???