Steering column rebuild

[emanuelK]

Hi guys. I plan to tear my column apart and do some minor restoration.
The bearings don't sound as good as desired and the cancelling mechanism for the turn signal doesn't work.

My question is, can I do this myself or does this require special tools and skills?
Is there anything to calibrate?
Anybody having an explode view of this as a start-up help?

Any input is very much appreciated. Thanks / Emanuel

[JohnZ]

Year? Floor or column shift? Tilt or non-tilt?

[emanuelK]

1967, no tilt and floor shift.

[JohnZ]

Section 9 (Steering) in the Chevy 1967 Chassis Service Manual has an extensive procedure and illustrations for disassembly/assembly of the various steering columns.

[mrdetails]

Check out the "Columns Galore" web site. Not sure if I spelled it right, just hack around a while, you'll find it. they did mine..excelent job. I think they also supply parts.

Good luck

[emanuelK]

I will buy the manual and hopefully be able get the job done on my own. Thanks

[qwertyme77]

fyi...... I had a turn signal cancel switch go bad in my 1986 Cavalier. I was able to use the internal parts from a junk (back then) 67 camaro column to fix my cav switch. I would imagine that you could go the opposite direction to fix your non- cancel problem. A piece of plastic was broken in mine and i just transplanted the same style piece from the camaro column. I hope this helps you save a few bucks from those people who would charge you big bucks for a NOS switch. 

[1968RSZ28]

Hi guys. I plan to tear my column apart and do some minor restoration.
The bearings don't sound as good as desired and the cancelling mechanism for the turn signal doesn’t work.

My question is, can I do this myself or does this require special tools and skills?
Is there anything to calibrate?
Anybody having an explode view of this as a start-up help?

Any input is very much appreciated. Thanks / Emanuel

Emanuel -

If the turn signal switch is still working electrically you don't have to buy a new turn signal switch assembly.  If the only thing not working on the switch is the cancelling mechanism, chances are one or both of the return springs inside the turn signal switch is/are broken.  You can buy these springs (about a $1.00 each) at your local GM dealer.  Replaced both even if only one is broken.  The springs are different (right side vs left side) and thus are color coded.  You can easily replace these springs yourself in less than an hour as long as you have a steering wheel puller ( http://www.mactools.com/Mac/Mac+Products/Catalog/Automotive+Specialty/Pullers/Bolt+Grip/Steering+Wheel/SWP80 ) and a steering wheel lock plate remover ( http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=&item_ID=84889&group_ID=1243&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog ).  Good luck.     

Paul