Disassembling steering column to fix damage

bigalpha

Moderator

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Oct 7, 2013

• #1

Some asshole stole my Jeep and jacked up the steering column surround. I don't think there's any unfixable damage in the column.



I think that I only need to replace the surround, and the spring. Is there a good steering column disassembly write up? What about diagrams or pictures on how this is supposed to look?

 

joe_peters

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Oct 9, 2013

• #2

Have you considered just grabbing a used column from the recyclers?

 

2stix

NAXJA Forum User

Location

fallbrook Ca.

• Oct 10, 2013

• #3

recyclers/junk yard. just swap out the ignition switch to keep your same key.

 

bigalpha

Moderator

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Oct 10, 2013

• #4

Yes, swapping the column is probably the route I'm going to take. I just wanted to keep my options open.

Swapping the cylinder doesn't require a steering wheel puller, right?

 

Shorty

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Location

on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Oct 11, 2013

• #5

depending how stuck your steering wheel is, It'll probably require a steering wheel puller and a lock plate remover. I've gotten lucky before and had the wheel pull right off, but starting without it almost guarantees it's need.

 

bigalpha

Moderator

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Oct 11, 2013

• #6

Yeah, I suppose it's best to have the steering wheel puller when I start. You're right - if I start w/o it, then I'll definitely need it!