Thread: '79 Caprice Steering Column Help

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Hey guys, been on the road a bit lately so have not posted much. I have an annoying rattle in my steering column and finally said enough is enough and tore into it. I have the wheel off, along with a plastic shield and have now come to a spoked wheel looking piece that I have not been able to remove to get to the turn signal mechanism. I can't see any sort of a retaining clip and it is on there tight. Any ideas where to go next? The column is a tilt unit from a '79 Caprice I believe. Here is a picture of the piece I am trying to remove.


Thanks!

Pat

Originally Posted by Stu Cool

Hey guys, been on the road a bit lately so have not posted much. I have an annoying rattle in my steering column and finally said enough is enough and tore into it. I have the wheel off, along with a plastic shield and have now come to a spoked wheel looking piece that I have not been able to remove to get to the turn signal mechanism. I can't see any sort of a retaining clip and it is on there tight. Any ideas where to go next? The column is a tilt unit from a '79 Caprice I believe. Here is a picture of the piece I am trying to remove.


Thanks!

Pat

you have to push that plate down stu, and there is a snap ring you have to get out. most parts places has the tool.

here ya go Pat....joe

tilt column info

Wow, you guys are the best! Joe that link to the process is priceless and will make my life easier for sure, at least this part of it. LOL

How is your Dad doing?

Pat

Originally Posted by Stu Cool

How is your Dad doing?

Pat

he seems to be doing better, we have him in a re-hab center to build his strenght back up & hopefully he may get to come home in a week or so...joe

That's good news, we wish him well

Pat