Re: '39 Packard Six Steering Box Removal
Posted by HH56 On 2016/4/3 14:51:35
That stub pin and wire is an anti-vibration or anti-rattle setup for the gearshift tube.
On removing the steering box without raising the car higher there is a slim possibility that once the pitman arm is removed and box is ready to remove from frame, removing the toeboard around brake and clutch pedals and dropping the column out of the dash clamp to let the end lie on the seat might let it drop far enough that it will come out at a shallower angle -- at least maybe use a floor jack and not a hoist. Of course, that means removing pedal pads and disconnecting some gearshift linkage and it is still not a guarantee.
Don't forget there is a clamp at the bottom of the column tube which also holds the shift tube. It clamps tight where the column meets the steering box. That needs to loosen or come off so column will let go of box.. Take note of where the column end sits in relation to the top of box so you can get things back in approximately the same place. It avoids having to mess around too much to get a decent gap at the wheel. Don't know if there were factory turn signals in 39 but if so it is important you have the column at the proper height where the pins on wheel can work the signal switch.
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