At 12:41 PM 1/26/2010, you wrote:
>Sorry, I mean't steering SHAFT. (Of course the rack is out because the
>crossmember is out.)
>
>Paul
You will find it more efficient to remove the steering column when
removing and replacing the engine/tranny assembly. You can also
leave the left side of the engine assembled including headers and
spark plugs. while doing the R&R, as long as the exhaust is not an
interference. The access allowed with the column removed makes the
job much quicker. By breaking the steering U-joints at the top joint,
with the flat relief, you are able to maintain the proper "clocking"
of the steering wheel to the rack. Final checking of the header
bolts and installation of the spark plug wires is much quicker
without fighting the column. It's kind of like removing the seats to
work under the dash. Once you've done some of these little things to
make the job easier, you won't regret it.
Tom Hall
ModTiger Engineering LLC
www.tigerengineering.net
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