Remove the bolt completely from the UJ.
Then have the steering column loosened from the mounts inside of the car.
Three screws on the firewall fasten the column.
The have a hammer to force the UJ to slide of its columns.
Mine was bad as well - had it replaced - nice job to do.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 4:28 AM
Subject: Can't get Ujoint off Steering Column
> I'm trying to replace the steering column Ujoint on my '71 B. I got the
> joint assembly loose to where it will slide up and down over the splined
> shafts, but it won't slide down far enough to allow removal. The ends of
the
> two shafts are about 1/4 inch too close together. What's the best way to
get
> one of the shaft to move that last 1/4 inch? I was considering loosening
the
> entire rack or removing the pinion cover. I haven't figured out how to
> withdraw the upper shaft. Thanks in advance.
>
> BTW: I'm amazed the Ujoint went bad, it appears to be the same part used
in
> the drive shaft!
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
> 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
> .
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