Hey blokes how does one remove this?
I want to get the column shroud off....
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| Author: | simonw [ Thu May 19, 2016 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Steering column rebuild |
Hey blokes how does one remove this? I want to get the column shroud off.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Willkog89 [ Thu May 19, 2016 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Hi mate, are you talking about that brass collar/bushing? Or the white nylon bushing? |
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| Author: | simon k [ Thu May 19, 2016 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
I reckon he's talking about the brass collar, but the nylon bush has a split in it doesn't it? |
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| Author: | simonw [ Thu May 19, 2016 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Guessing the brass bush needs to come off before the nolathane and the shroud can? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | simonw [ Thu May 19, 2016 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Oh didn't check that SK... Hang on Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | simonw [ Thu May 19, 2016 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
 So with that in out shaft looks like it wants to slide out of the shroud now. But still having a little bit of trouble....... Will the brass bush slide through the shroud? Thanks for any input Fellas Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | simon k [ Thu May 19, 2016 8:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
you shouldn't actually need to take the column out of the shroud, the top and bottom bushes can both be replaced while it's in there... but you might want it out to paint & clean properly the brass bush is probably a press fit and might be hard to get off without damaging it, I've never tried |
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| Author: | slacko [ Thu May 19, 2016 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Slide the brass bush up off the two piece nylon bush under it the nylon under the brass is to insulate the horn wire when you get it apart it will make sence with this all off you can slide the inner shaft out the bottom of the outer shroud Mark |
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| Author: | simonw [ Thu May 19, 2016 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Thanks mark will tackle it in the morn Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Morbo28 [ Thu May 19, 2016 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Keerect...and for the felt bush on the bottom of the shaft, the process is as follows: - remove old felt bush - buy new felt - wrap new felt around inner column - realise it won't hold itself there - wrap new felt in electrical tape to hold it to the inner column (wonder if that will render it ineffective, but do it anyway) - trial fit inner column inside outer shroud - when it doesn't fit, re-wrap new felt tighter and wrap electrical tape even tighter - realise it still won't fit insider outer shroud - undo electrical tape and remove new felt - install old felt back where it came from - reinstall steering column - get on with life - never think of it again |
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| Author: | Minicooper4me [ Thu May 19, 2016 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
Yep, slacko is spot on. Just a couple of extra tips. When you remove the brass horn bush, the nylon bush underneath is in 2 halves. One slips off easily, the other half contains the horn wiring, treat it with care. Slowly push the horn wire back down the shaft and at the same time slowly lever it out with the halved nylon bush, keeping both together. (Hope this bit makes sense). Also remove the small indicator cancelling screw from the steering wheel. Inner shaft can now be removed. Replace the top bush in the outer shaft. Reinstall the inner shaft, and when nearly home, reinstall the lower felt bush. NOTE: if you reinstall the lower felt bush before reinstalling the inner shaft, it will slide up into the outer shaft as you push the inner shaft in, so leave it until the inner shaft is nearly all the way home. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Fri May 20, 2016 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
and carefully examine the pinch bolt...if it looks manky in any way...fit a new one 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri May 20, 2016 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering column rebuild |
9YaTaH wrote: and carefully examine the pinch bolt...if it looks manky in any way...fit a new one And if the slot has closed up, cut it again with an angle grinder. Check also the spline inside. |
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