How is the steering column shaft connected to the steering gear box?

The intermediate steering shaft connects the steering column shaft to the steering gear box input shaft. The intermediate steering shaft is a simple part, but it plays an important role. Steering couplers, on the other hand, help connect the various parts that link the steering wheel and allow you to steer your car.

How do you remove a steering column cover?

Unscrew their mounting screws and unhook them from the electrical connectors. Take the lower and upper steering column covers off. Use a wrench to remove the bolts attached to the steering lock and upper sleeve. This will allow you to remove the upper and lower clamp bolts and the retaining bolts for the upper column.

Where are the couplings on a steering column?

The shaft is just that, a metal rod. In many cases it comes with universal joints—called steering couplers—at either end. These connect the shaft to the steering column shaft and the steering gearbox input shaft, allowing them to join at an angle.

How are the shafts aligned on a GM tilt steering column?

Insert the main shaft “C” into the ball at a ninety degree angle, there’s a slot in the stub shaft for this, then straighten the two shafts until they are aligned, thus locking the shafts together at the ball joint. There should be strong friction as the shafts are aligned and no play when you are done.

What kind of steering column does a Chevy Silverado have?

Column Shift Components 1999-07 Chevy Silverado 2000-06 Tahoe, Suburban Steering Column Components With Tilt Wheel 1980-91 F100 F150 F250

What are the parts in a GM tilt steering column?

Here are all of the parts in a GM tilt column, excluding the steering wheel: Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 4 We start assembly with the core part, the column jacket assembly: This is the lower bearing with dust shield and ( 2 ) 8-32 x 1″ self-tapping deformed-thread screws: Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 5