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Old 02-18-2004, 10:01 PM   #1
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Steering Column Removal

After I have the steering wheel off of my '59 GMC Fleetside , how do I get the column itself out . All the brackets and clamps are loose or removed yet it wont break free from the steering box . Am I missing something ? Bob.
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Old 02-18-2004, 10:19 PM   #2
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You have to try some penetrating oil. Let it soak for a few hours then repeat the process. Sounds like the splines are rusted on.

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Old 02-19-2004, 10:28 PM   #3
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After the soaking it like Rico mentions, try some wiggling and convincing.
Do not beat on it with a hammer. That could damage the steering gear and column
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Old 02-22-2004, 10:32 AM   #4
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Steering Removal

In your post you mention using penetrating oil and letting it soak , question is all I have is the frame itself with the steering column , steering wheel and the cab etc is all removed . Where is it I'm supposed to place the oil in order to get the shaft free of the steering box ? Thanx , Bob.
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Old 02-25-2004, 01:30 AM   #5
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Are you planning on re-using the steering box?
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Old 02-25-2004, 12:10 PM   #6
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Fleetside, I think the column tube is simply pressed into the steering gear housing. The penetrating oil should go at this joint.

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