Steering column replacement videos

[vince72]

@Orpedcrow you make it look easy, I appreciate the pics!
Vince

 

[vince72]

Does Wolff make it for the 95 1500?

 

[someotherguy]

Check the factory service manual in regards to dealing with the clockspring. If you don't handle it properly, you can break it. It only "reels out" so far.. so you need to have the wheel positioned correctly and shaft connected so the wheel doesn't spin freely.

Richard

 

[Orpedcrow]

Does Wolff make it for the 95 1500?

I do believe so, I’m not sure what the differences are between the columns though. Iirc the older column shared some parts and dimensions with s10’s and square bodies (?) don’t hold me too that information though

 

[fancyTBI]

M109SS Lower Steering Column Cartridge Bearing

Wolff Engineering M109SS Lower Steering Column Cartridge Bearing for Saginaw columns with 2" jacket and 1" shaft. This cartridge bearing is designed around a precision, sealed deep-groove radial ball bearing. The cartridge body is constructed of acetal and is precisely toleranced to insure...

www.wolffeng.com

 

[vince72]

Any other items I should maintenance or repair while swapping to tilt column?
I figured I should order parts and be ready when its time for the swap

 

[Erik the Awful]

Before you put the new column in, rebuild it with new switches and bearings. Every stinking switch.

Here's the tilt u-joint:

More Information for GM GENUINE 26026564

There's a replacement lower bearing out there somewhere that's supposed to be better than stock, but I don't have the link.

 

[fancyTBI]

While it’s a part, strip it all down and paint it. They always flash rust. Just make sure to avoid painting anything that shouldn’t be!

 

[vince72]

Not a bad idea, now is the time

 

[vince72]

The clock spring should transfer between tilt and non tilt columns correct?