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Author:  Brown Clubman [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Removal of steering column bracket - late model clubman
HI all,

Looking for some helpfull hints on the removal of this bracket. I can't for the life of me figure out how the "bolt" that holds the column in comes out? There's no-where to put a spanner end onto?? Do I just knock it out with a hammer and pin or something?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
BC.
Author:  benjamin [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:53 am ]
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if you looks under the dash there are 3 bolts ? that hold it on to the pedal box undo them and the steering colum will come out
Author:  min13k [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:18 pm ]
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or you can grind it of or useng a centre punch and hammer to turn it it tried the centre punch and hammer got the shits and used a die grinder :)
makka
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:38 pm ]
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^^ Butchers ^^ :lol:
Grind or file 2 flats on it, then use a shifter or O/E spanner to hold it. :wink:
Author:  mini_van_1970 [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:45 pm ]
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Sorry to hi-jack but I am having the same problem (sort of) I have been able to get the mounting bracket off but I can't remove the column
I have loosened the bolt at the bottom of the steering column but no matter how much I try I can't get it off.

Pat
Author:  awdmoke [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:54 pm ]
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Hmmmm that magic bonding agent rust

I had the same problem, but I can't help you :oops:


(I didn't need the column so I went down makka's path and chopped it off with the grinder) :D
Author:  Brown Clubman [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:59 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
^^ Butchers ^^ :lol:
Grind or file 2 flats on it, then use a shifter or O/E spanner to hold it. :wink:


I like the sound of that. Is it "threaded"? Once I take it out can I put it back in. Reason I ask is that I've bought a drop bracket and want to know how to re-fit. Will I need this "bolt" to fit the drop bracket or not.

Hope I'm making sense. :?
Author:  awdmoke [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:33 pm ]
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Yes it is threaded, and yes you can re-use it if you dont damage it with your filing/grinding.
So filing would be the safe bet.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:02 pm ]
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Just fit a new nut.... :lol:

Mini_van, that bolt needs to come right out, it sits in a groove in the pinion shaft.
Author:  Rodney [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:07 am ]
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There you go again Doc........you got all the answers to everyones questions

Cheers
Author:  mini_van_1970 [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:32 am ]
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Thanks Doc

As Rodney said "yes" you do have the answers and that did fix the problem as soon as I saw the post i was as quick to go and remove that column many thanks again

Pat
Author:  PEDDRO [ Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:18 am ]
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Brown Clubman wrote:
Reason I ask is that I've bought a drop bracket and want to know how to re-fit. Will I need this "bolt" to fit the drop bracket or not.


You'll also need to loosen the nuts on the U-clamps for the steering rack to allow it to rotate when you fit and tighten your drop bracket. Then tighten the nuts back up. They are located under the carpet in the driver's and passenger's footwells.
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