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Steering column removal?

Started by JoeKarasinski, February 08, 2015, 08:50:11 PM

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JoeKarasinski

February 08, 2015, 08:50:11 PM
How does the shift arm come off so the column can fit through the fire wall? There's a nut at the base of it but it only loosens a couple turns. Can't find anything in the service manual I have.

Scot Minesinger

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February 08, 2015, 09:01:38 PM
What year, model and etc.?
Fairfax Station, VA  22039 (Washington DC Sub)
1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1970 four door Convertible w/Cadillac Warranty

JoeKarasinski

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February 09, 2015, 12:18:49 AM
Oh sorry, 1960 6239 4 window 4 dr.

Thanks!

Roger Zimmermann

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February 09, 2015, 03:07:17 AM
The shift arm itself is like a screw. The nut is there to lock the arm at the correct position. I'm not sure anymore, there must be a flat on that arm to insert an open wrench.
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JoeKarasinski

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February 09, 2015, 08:01:05 AM
OK, Thanks! that makes sense. I was trying to hold the arm still and turn the nut.

59-in-pieces

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February 10, 2015, 01:08:25 PM
Here is a pic which may help.
Note the threads behind the nut going to the end of the shaft which screws into the steering column.
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Steve B.
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