Re: Howdy

Posted by HH56 On 2013/11/18 21:30:28

No special tools other than a steering wheel puller. You will need to access the end just below the wheel to remove an anti rattle spring at the end of the rod. I thought it easier to remove the entire column to disassemble but then I always do things the hard way.

I didn't try but it probably could be removed without taking the column out. You might even be able to do it just working the lower end without messing with the anti rattle spring but some clearance and work access might be an issue. Disassembly is just removing a cotter key and a couple of C clips. The issue will be if the levers are stuck. Removing the top one took heat and brute force on mine.

EDIT: On second thought it may have to come out because you have to drive the pin out of the shift "tongue" which connects it to the inner rod. I don't know if that could be done with the entire assembly in place.