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Posted By Discussion Topic: 41 ford -- page: 1 2     42ford 03-16-2010 @ 2:29 PM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 104 Joined: Oct 2009 First thing is, NOTHING is easy on an early Ford pbc64 03-16-2010 @ 1:48 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 44 Joined: Mar 2010 h*llo everyone want to thank for everyones advice just got the column out i had to drill and tap two 5/16 holes in the hub and pulled the wheel got the column out the bushings were not my concern but i will need to replace them when i mentioned the play in the column i was trying two understand how this came apart why i did not refinish this in place was that i just put in a windshield and i wanted to beadblast the column and i just figured pulling it out would be easy thank you everone paul TomO 03-15-2010 @ 10:20 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7385 Joined: Oct 2009 To remove the column 1) Remove the shift linkage to the transmission 2) Remove the steering wheel (use a steering wheel puller with two bolts, being careful to protect the threads on the end of the shaft) 3) Remove the bolts holding the locking mechanism to the dash. 4) Loosen the clamp at the steering box. 5) Carefully pull up on the column and remove it from the shaft. Tom supereal 03-15-2010 @ 7:59 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 If you are just planning to refinish the steering column, it can be done in place, eliminating lots of work. Careful prep and masking will be required. We have done this many times. Replacing the bushing under the wheel while it is off is a good idea, as the original rubber type is usually in bad shape. It is also a good time to replace the horn wire, as it has been twisted many, many times. Use a piece of mono-filament fish line, and tie it to the wire at the bottom so it can be pulled into the column as you withdraw the wire. Then, tie on the new one, and pull it into place. pbc64 03-14-2010 @ 7:20 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 44 Joined: Mar 2010 thank you paul trjford8 03-14-2010 @ 7:15 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4355 Joined: Oct 2009 Paul, the steering shaft will stay in place. the play in the shaft is from a worn bushing at the top of the column. Once you have the column out you can remove the bushing. Save your money and do not replace the bushing. You can replace it with a bearing kit. These kits are sold on e-Bay or you can buy them from many V-8 parts suppliers. The bearing kit makes a noticeable difference in ease of steering. pbc64 03-14-2010 @ 12:22 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 44 Joined: Mar 2010 thank you for everyones replys when i do get this wheel off and i pull the column will the steering shaft stay in place when i loosened the clamp at the box i noticed a lot of movement in the column when i pull the column will the shaft still be in place ? thanks paul jerry.grayson 03-14-2010 @ 11:57 AM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 128 Joined: Oct 2009 You will have to remove the steering wheel, the ignition switch drop down from the dash, the collar at the box and unless you have a convertible loosen the bolts on the box. You may have to remove all the bolts on the box. You may have to remove the toe board to give swing room for the column.You also may need to remove the shift linkage at the transmission. Nothing is easy is it? supereal 03-14-2010 @ 9:40 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 You need a suitable steering wheel puller to get it off. The wheels are often stuck on the shaft, but do come off. If your wheel doesn't have a pair of threaded holes on either side of the hub, you will need the kind of puller with "legs" that reach under the hub. Be careful as you tighten the puller, as it is possible to damage the threads of the nut that holds the wheel on the shaft. Once under tension, a few taps from below with a rubber hammer will often help. Steering wheels are made of hard rubber over a steel core, so don't overdo the tapping, or you will cause cracks in the wheel. pbc64 03-13-2010 @ 5:24 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 44 Joined: Mar 2010 thank you for the replies my wheel is pressed on and keyed the steering shaft does have the hole in center but did not notice any holes in the hub but you just gave me an idea i relize the wheel is fragile and i will be carefull thanks paul

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