New 67-68 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers

[Jim S.]

New and revised 1967 and 1968 C2/C3 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers are now posted at www.corvettefaq.com

There is a set of papers #1 and #2 for the standard (non-adjustable) column and a set #1 and #2 for the telescoping column. Available in word.doc or pdf format.

Papers #1 describes repair procedures to the column head (upper bearing and turn signal switch) that can be done with the column in the car.

Papers #2 describes dropping the steering column and removing it from the car; replacing the lower bearing; and further describes disassembling and lubricating various sliding areas of the column.

Because of the shoddy steering column write ups in the 1968 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manuals (my opinion) I have included corrected blowup drawings as well as descriptive disassembly instructions of the steering columns in these papers.

Go to the corvettefaq.com websight
Click on Jim Shea's Steering Papers
Click on Corvette Steering Papers
Scroll down to the 67-68 Standard Steering Column section

or Scroll down to the 67-68 Telescoping Steering Column section

Download Disassembly & Repair Papers #1 and/or #2 in either word.doc or pdf format.

I am very interested in any feedback on the papers.

Jim

[David D.]

Re: New 67-68 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers

Jim,
Perfect timing, as a friend and I both are rebuilding our steering columns. Thanks for your contribution to the hobby. Much appreciated.
David

[Jim S.]

Re: New 67-68 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers

I think that I am pretty accurate on the actual steering column info. However, I do not have a 1967 or a 1968 Vette so I have to rely on the Chevrolet Service Manual for info on removing the plastic covers and dropping the column. Any information (good or bad) concerneing the papers would be appreciated.

Jim

[Peter C.]

Re: New 67-68 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers

Thanks for the great advice. Will be dropping the steering column on my 67 coupe in afew weeks!

[Bryan M.]

Re: New 67-68 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers

Thanks Jim!
I was wondering why my old saved link to corvettefaqs would not work. It's now part of the wikipedia site. I'm glad all that info is still available to the public. I submitted the 68 wiper trouble shooting guide word doc along with the excel spreadsheet several years back. Those guides came straight from a 68 Chevrolet tech bulletin.

[Brian M.]

Re: New 67-68 Steering Column Disassembly & Repair Papers

Thanks Jim, I should be doing my steering colunm in the next couple of weeks.