boughtoneatlast Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Okay so I might be suffering a Christmas achohol induced lack of intellect but............... ............. I am just trying to remove my old column to fit a quick release one, the problem is Ihave the standard column with normal ign barrel etc and cannot just withdraw the old one, am I missing the point and what could be stopping it from coming out, currently new wheel and column just sitting there so some advice from anyone still sober enough to help would be appreciated.......... I have removed the clamp and withdrawn it part way but then it catches on something - I was told it jsut came out once clamp undone!!!! Many thanks and a Happy Christmas to all!! Gary Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Beaumont Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 The problem is that there is a collar welded onto the standard upper column for the steering lock, and that fouls the top bush when you try to withdraw it. I don't think there's an easy way around it, other than to put one foot on the dash and heave on the column until it & the top bush come out. You then refit the bush, and the plain QR column slides right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Duncan Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 The top bush has small rubber lugs which locate into the steering column. It may help if you persuade the lower one up with a small screwdriver or punch, then pull hard on the column with the steering wheel still on. It worked for me All the best! Al 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 You've got the ignition key in the lock and turned on havn't you? If not the steering lock will hold the column in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Key in ignition and turned on to disable the steering lock. Leave the steering wheel bolted on and use it to pull hard repeatedly on the upper column bush (like a bearing puller) .... you need to be quite violent but it does come eventually. Check the bushes before you replace the shaft ... I replaced both the upper and lower ones because the nylon inserts were damaged. Cheers Alex S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilbron Runde Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 I changed my standard steering coloum to QR but had to remove the top nylon bushes compleatly there was no way to avoid damaging them, just put in a new pair when refitting. The QR spline should be welded AND drilled and pinned for extra strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil McIsaac Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 Tie a loop of rope from the top of the role bar and around the center of the steering wheel as tight as you can get it, now put a a bit of wood about a foot long between the the rope and turn it like a tourniquet. As the rope tightens it will pull the column through the rubber bushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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