I plan on posting a nicely detailed how-to with pics. I do have the chassis manual and the removal is described in simple terms... and it includes removal of the steering column. I figure i just need to back it out of the coupler enough to get the gearbox out.
I knocked out the roller pin (1/4 inch pin punch) and removed the two bolts at the floor plate. Then removed the 3 nuts under the dash. The column has dropped down and when i pull from inside it has come out of the coupler but not enough. I can see potential clearance issues but i dont have a spare set of eyes to watch what happens as I move the column around. I know there are components that i have to be careful with that are made to collapse in an accident. At this point i need about an inch or less to clear the box. Im wondering if I remove the mounting bolts and pitman arm conection, will i have room to wiggle?
Will someone please give me advise on how to proceed? Thank you all in advance
I knocked out the roller pin (1/4 inch pin punch) and removed the two bolts at the floor plate. Then removed the 3 nuts under the dash. The column has dropped down and when i pull from inside it has come out of the coupler but not enough. I can see potential clearance issues but i dont have a spare set of eyes to watch what happens as I move the column around. I know there are components that i have to be careful with that are made to collapse in an accident. At this point i need about an inch or less to clear the box. Im wondering if I remove the mounting bolts and pitman arm conection, will i have room to wiggle?
Will someone please give me advise on how to proceed? Thank you all in advance