> While loosening the u-joint bolts and pulling on things on my '79 B's
> steering column to remove the rack, I had something odd happen.
>
> From the engine bay, the portion that disappears into the
> firewall came out
> with a tug. This is splined on the end that attaches to the
> u-joint, and
> changes to a box section.
>
> I presume this is part of the collapsable portion of the
> steering column,
> but is it supposed to come out that easily?
>
Let's put it this way. In an accident it is supposed to slide inwards as
easily as possible.
Usually these shafts are really sticky from old grease. When clean they are
a smooth fit, not an interference fit.
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