Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

808_67C10 · 02-02-2018, 11:10 AM

Anyone have any tricks for putting the steering wheel lock plate back in?
I pulled it apart to replace my ignition lock cylinder and now I am having a difficult time pushing the plate past the ridge to install the C clip/lock. That spring under it aint no joke or, I am losing my strength in with age!

95 S_Trucker · 02-02-2018, 11:15 AM

I use one of these:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...SABEgKIRfD_BwE

They are sold at most parts stores.

KrazyRay · 02-02-2018, 11:15 AM

There is a tool that compresses the plate to install the ring. Without that tool, its a nightmare to fight.

Danmcg · 02-02-2018, 11:39 AM

There is one or 2 wide splines on the shaft that needs to match the teeth on the plate.

**kwmech** · 02-02-2018, 12:12 PM

Yup, there is a master spline. You need the tool, it pulls up on the shaft along with pushing down the plate

808_67C10 · 02-02-2018, 04:37 PM

Thanks everyone... I wrestled it last night for about 30 min and 2 beers (beer strength) and could not get it in far enough to set the clip. I will check with my local parts store for the tool. Figures there is a special too for EVERYTHING.

Thanks!!!

chrismoore701 · 02-02-2018, 08:02 PM

Loan a tool from autozone. That’s what i did. Worked like a charm

808_67C10 · 02-02-2018, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrismoore701

Loan a tool from autozone. That’s what i did. Worked like a charm

I live on the Big Island of Hawaii.... No Autozone here. We have Oriellys and Napa... Oriellys had for loan but, it wouldn't be back till tomorrow so, I just went to Napa and got one for 13 bones and some change.

I appreciate all the help!!!

chrismoore701 · 02-02-2018, 10:24 PM

Done and done

Pontiac1976 · 02-11-2018, 07:18 PM

Or make your own tool [IMG] [/IMG] http://bowtieguy.proboards.com/thread/1227/tilt-column-tear-repair-renew

02-02-2018, 11:10 AM	#1
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help Anyone have any tricks for putting the steering wheel lock plate back in? I pulled it apart to replace my ignition lock cylinder and now I am having a difficult time pushing the plate past the ridge to install the C clip/lock. That spring under it aint no joke or, I am losing my strength in with age! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

02-02-2018, 11:15 AM	#2
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,178	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help I use one of these: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...SABEgKIRfD_BwE They are sold at most parts stores.

02-02-2018, 11:15 AM	#3
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help There is a tool that compresses the plate to install the ring. Without that tool, its a nightmare to fight.

02-02-2018, 11:39 AM	#4
Danmcg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central NY Posts: 168	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help There is one or 2 wide splines on the shaft that needs to match the teeth on the plate.

02-02-2018, 12:12 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,387	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help Yup, there is a master spline. You need the tool, it pulls up on the shaft along with pushing down the plate

02-02-2018, 04:37 PM	#6
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help Thanks everyone... I wrestled it last night for about 30 min and 2 beers (beer strength) and could not get it in far enough to set the clip. I will check with my local parts store for the tool. Figures there is a special too for EVERYTHING. Thanks!!! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

02-02-2018, 08:02 PM	#7
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help Loan a tool from autozone. That’s what i did. Worked like a charm __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

02-02-2018, 10:24 PM	#9
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help Done and done __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

02-11-2018, 07:18 PM	#10
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 750	Re: Putting steering wheel lock plate back in - help Or make your own tool [IMG] [/IMG] http://bowtieguy.proboards.com/thread/1227/tilt-column-tear-repair-renew __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

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