need a little help

[dwmoore]

need to tighten up my stearing column where it tilts i have the stearing wheel off cant figure out how to get any futher

 

[dwmoore]

come on somebody has taken one off

 

[jasjamz]

the finned plate has to be removed, also the turn signal switch plastics inside looks ivory in color and its three of them to tighten if i remember right. Its not too bad but harder than the ignition switch. I paid to have mine did last time because I didnt want to do it again if you get my drift

 

[dwmoore]

thanks thats what iam thinking

 

[BlackBandit]

If you do it yourself go get the tool to depress the plate so you can remove the retaining ring. The $10 it'll cost you (max) is so worth it it's not even funny.

 

[dwmoore]

i saw the ring , they make a tool to depress the plate? where do you get one and is it hard to get the rest of it out and back in ?

 

[BlackBandit]

Some of it can be a pain but it's not that bad. (that's my opinion) An exploded diagram is helpful. The tool has a center portion that screws onto the stud and then a horseshoe looking piece that gets pushed down against the plate. You can get them at autozone, shucks/kragen, or just about any other chain parts store. They usually run around $10.

 

[dwmoore]

thanks i knew someone would help out

 

[BlackBandit]

No problem,

If you get in a bind I can scan my service manual and email you some pice but I wouldn't be able to do that until sometime next week. I'm sure you could probably find what you need on gnttype. Good luck. james

 

[dwmoore]

thanks for the help i might give it a try. i just like doing it myself.