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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: emanuelK on April 20, 2010, 04:40:53 AM

Title: Steering column problem
Post by: emanuelK on April 20, 2010, 04:40:53 AM

After winters restoration having lots of job done on the car I realized now from driving the car that the steering is very unpleasent. It feels like it binds in at least 2-3 positions when turning the steering wheel. I checked on the problem by release the two bolts connecting the rag-joint and the it felt much better. I tried to tighten the bolts again in a slighter different position but the problem occurs again.

It can be said that I replaced my body bushings this winter with new ones in polyurethane which may caused this problem. But, if I remember well I felt this (not so much) also earlier. I read that the steering column can be re-aligned to solve the problem. How is this done??

The car is a 1967 camaro conv. with power steering.

Thanks /Emanuel

Title: Re: Steering column problem
Post by: JohnZ on April 20, 2010, 01:48:06 PM

Loosen all the column and toe plate attachments and follow the mandatory assembly sequence shown in detail in the Assembly Manual in UPC 9, sheet A6 to re-align the column without stresses.

Title: Re: Steering column problem
Post by: emanuelK on April 20, 2010, 08:31:32 PM

Thanks John. A good start is maybe to buy the manual. /Emanuel