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1965 Mustang Restoration: Front Suspension, Disc Brake Conversion and Tilt Steering

From "Classic Car Restoration"
episode DCR-502

(Continued from page 2)

Replacement steering column and tools

Now Steve dismantles the steering column, removes the steering shaft and removes the steering box from the car in preparation for a new tilt steering column.

Tools:

screwdriver
steering wheel puller
pneumatic cut off wheel
grinding tool
digital caliper
painters tape

Steve removes the old steering wheel.

The steering box

Installing the Chrome Tilt Steering Column

Steps:

Before removing the old steering column, disconnect the electrical connections.

To remove the steering wheel, use a steering wheel puller.

Insert the pulling studs into the tapped holes in the hub and thread to lock them in place.

The large center stud lines up with the center of the hub.

As the center stud is tightened down, the pulling studs force the hub out and the steering wheel can be removed.

Going under the dashboard, remove two bolts and the steering column sleeve support.

Dismantle the column hub by removing the turn signal lever.

Unscrewing the retainer plate will release the horn button spring.

The signal switch cancel unit can be pulled out, along with the wiring harness to gain access to the snap ring which holds everything in place.

With the snap ring removed, the old steering column can come out.

To determine how much of the shaft needed to cut off, measure three feet from the inside end of the shaft and mark the position on the lower shaft.

Use a pneumatic cut off wheel to cut the shaft. It may be necessary to us an air tools extension to get down to the shaft. Then pull the cut shaft out.

Before removing the steering box, detach the cotter pin and castle nut from the pitman arm.

Tap the joint to detach it from the center link.

Remove the steering box mounting bolts from the inside of the wheel well and the steering box can be pulled out.

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	1965 Mustang Restoration: Introduction and Initial Assessment
	1965 Mustang Restoration: Mustang History and Resources
	1965 Mustang Restoration: Body Disassembly and Prep
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