I have a 72 f100, manual steering, 3 speed coloumn shift. I have been trying to replace the rubber disk with doorman HELP steering coupling disc kit. #31000.
Not sure how to get the studds out, or what parts to loosen or take off next?
chunk that came out
I've looked at several threads on here and FTE but not really sure how to proceed. I'm no mechanic btw. More like a graphic artist trying to learn this old pickup as I go.
Almost hate to post this cuz it's a chebbie but it's pretty much the same and it's a decent write up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/show ... 14332After you take the nuts off you have to drive the two studs out with a hammer and punch from the back side. Installation is reverse of disassembly. After you drive the studs back in, "peen" 'em close to the edge, with a hammer and center punch, at least 3-4 places..
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
It's a lot easier if you take it off. You might have to grind the ends flush if it's stubborn. The hardest part is putting them back in.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
sargentrs wrote:Almost hate to post this cuz it's a chebbie but it's pretty much the same and it's a decent write up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/show ... 14332After you take the nuts off you have to drive the two studs out with a hammer and punch from the back side. Installation is reverse of disassembly. After you drive the studs back in, "peen" 'em close to the edge, with a hammer and center punch, at least 3-4 places..
Same process I used on mine a couple weeks ago. No way I could have done it without removing from the steering box shaft first.
Thanks fellas. I did end up sliding the column up to get it off. After that I had to cut and grind off the studds to get them to pop off. Finished the job late satuday night. I appreciate all the useful tips.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
