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What is the steering column coupler on a 1991 Chevy Camaro?

What is the steering column coupler on a 1991 Chevy Camaro?

Chevy Camaro 1991, 12-Point Steering Coupler Bolt by OER®. Quantity: 1 per Pack. This steering column coupler commonly known as the rag joint can be a weak link between the steering column and the steering gear box.

How do you remove a steering column from a Camaro?

Begin by removing the pivot pins using a steering pivot pin remover. Screw the remover into the center of the pins to pop them out. Now remove the “upper bearing inner race seat” by pulling it from the steering shaft with a hook or similar tool.

What kind of steering wheel does a 1971 Chevy Camaro have?

This is a scan from the 1971 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual. What they are calling a “cushion rim” steering wheel has the hub molded directly into the steering wheel itself. I am not sure if you are calling the “cushion rim” steering wheel the one you have pictured.

What makes up the steering column on a corvette?

Lots of parts make up the steering column, but careful disassembly along with our pictures and guide will help you fix it. This article applies to the Camaro and Firebird (1993-2002), as well as C5 Corvette (1997-2004). The steering column holds the large shaft between the steering wheel and steering rack, but that’s not all.

Chevy Camaro 1991, 12-Point Steering Coupler Bolt by OER®. Quantity: 1 per Pack. This steering column coupler commonly known as the rag joint can be a weak link between the steering column and the steering gear box.

Begin by removing the pivot pins using a steering pivot pin remover. Screw the remover into the center of the pins to pop them out. Now remove the “upper bearing inner race seat” by pulling it from the steering shaft with a hook or similar tool.

Do you need to put the steering column back together?

Along with the brakes, the steering column is one of the most important safety systems in your car, so great care should be taken in putting it all back together properly, so as to keep the steering wheel turning free and accurately. Disconnect the negative (black) battery terminal under the hood.

How do you lock the steering column in a car?

Position your wheels and tires straight ahead, then lock the steering column by removing the key from the ignition. Figure 2. The steering column covers.

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Ruth Doyle