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  1. 10-09-2006 07:55 PM #1
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    '79 Caprice Steering Column Help

     



    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.


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    Quote 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.


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    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.
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    here ya go Pat....joe

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stu Cool
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    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
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    That's good news, we wish him well

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