I'm glad I found this tutorial on the GM tilt wheel steering column repair. I had the 4 reversed torque bolts almost ready to fall out. As I disassemble the column, stuff was falling /flying everywhere. I was just about ready to give up. 🤔 After reviewing this a couple of times it started making sense and I was able to complete the repair. Thanks!
GOD BLESS YOU MAN! It's been 2 years since I've had my truck on the road. Your video changed that. Thank you for the simple instructions and easy to follow steps yo!
@@TheBlazerBeam I have one metal clip that I hadn’t been able to figure out where it goes. It was the spring retaining clip on the key presence switch. You are correct. That PDF is amazing.
This video is one the best I sein! I have a 89 yj jeep it was stolen and the steering column was torn up. I cloud not Frigge out how locking pin spring went in. It was all bent up. And I didn't know what the High beam Butten was or went. THANK YOU so much for your very detailed video
I just put the 1994 Sierra column all back and had the thrust washer left over. I couldn't remember where it went. Found your video, it goes on top of the gear selector part. THANKS A MILLION!
10/24 Thank you so much. Could not find where tension pre- load spring went. Watched lots of videos. This was certainly the most helpful. Thanks again for great video.
hey buddy thanx for your schooling on that steering column my c10 was down for a week went around looking for a whole steering replacement.but i saw your video and man with alittle patience and taking on the job.its not that hard.one guy wanted 400.00 to rebuild it.i did it for 34.00 and change..thanks again..
I just cleaned mine up the other day. For all the tolerance critical metal bits such as bearing surfaces, I did cold blueing and then oiled the surface. Came out really nice. Highly recommend for anybody else who wants to clean up their column.
Nice Job. I am rebuilding my column as I write this. One thing you did not mention is the upper shaft typically needs to be installed in the proper orientation to the lower shaft. You have a 50/50 chance of getting it right because the upper shaft can only go on one of two ways that are 180 deg apart. If it's not correct, your steering wheel will be 180 deg off when the wheels are centered. This is because the steering wheel is indexed to the horn button, which is indexed to the lock plate which is indexed to the upper shaft. I have a 1976 Chevy K20, so this caution may not apply to newer trucks. Thanks for posting the vids.
Very valuable comment, thank you for posting this! The earlier models run into the issue you brought up and I don’t remember when it changed. I know a lot of changes were made on the 80’s models. The upper shaft on this only has one large key on it which gives it just one way it can be mounted. The lower shaft is the same top and bottom so, as long as your wheels are straight, you can make that adjustment when you mount it to the vehicle.
I just rebuilt the column on my vintage 77 GMC motorhome. My issue was the plastic sphere in the universal joint was worn. The sphere is still available as a kit from RockAuto for about 10 bucks. The new sphere has an improved spring tensioner design. PN is ACDelco 26026564. The last of the play in my steering wheel appears to be gone. Waiting for spring now to get it out for a road test.
Yes it was a good job on the rebilled I'll trying keep it short, I'm trying to figure out my where the rod goes for the ignition switch at the top thks Bill,
I have the upper part of the column pulled apart. I bought the car and I think someone tore it apart before. The tumbler wouldn't line up with the mark on the steering column. Someone broke the key off in the tumbler so I bought a new one. The new one won't line up with the mark, but start the car and drain the battery. The actuator gear appears to be lined up and appears to work properly. I need to pick up the special tool to remove the two bolts on the side to remove it. I'm confused and been through many videos trying to figure out why the tumbler won't line up.
The link I shared in the description has an in depth assembly of the steering column with close up pictures of all the pieces. That might help you pinpoint your exact issue
Mine was cracked and it has been fine, if yours has a piece broken off you will likely need to replace it or fix it if you cannot find a replacement part
There’s a plate inside the column with 6 teeth on it (one for each gear). It rotates as you shift out of park and blocks the lock safety switch from rotating unless you’re in park or neutral. Is that what you’re looking for or did I totally miss your question?
You can always replace with new parts if you see fit but they can be hard to find for these steering columns. My parts were in good enough condition that I just opted to restore what I had rather than try to find replacements.
I disassembled while watching and reassembled, But you left a flat spring out. No, I had nothing else around but the column on the table, tools on a separate table. The spring is flat, but is zigzag on one end with a small tab, and folds back upon itself for the full length at the other end. In all an inch and a 1/4 long. Can anyone help me out here ? Found it th-cam.com/video/rd1miMuogHo/w-d-xo.html It was the backing spring to the ignition buzzer. you either forgot to replace it, or lost it.
HELP HELP ok Tilt Steering Housing I Have The 2 Bearings 1 Lower n 1 Upper The Push Spring n Cap The Key Cylinder the Return Spring n Lock Mechanism The Preload Tenser The Tilt Lever Everything n Also This Little Metal Plate that is a small metal part at the tilt steering column i dont know where it goes! I will post a picture if I Can Let Me See?....
get you a 40 gallon plastic garbage can, a gallon of murratic acid from the home depot, fill the garbage can up with water about 4/5 the way up, dump in the gallon of acid, stick your rusty parts in it, come back the next day and wash them off,,,beats eating all that iron oxide dust in the shop...
I'm glad I found this tutorial on the GM tilt wheel steering column repair. I had the 4 reversed torque bolts almost ready to fall out.
As I disassemble the column, stuff was falling /flying everywhere. I was just about ready to give up. 🤔 After reviewing this a couple of times it started making sense and I was able to complete the repair.
Thanks!
GOD BLESS YOU MAN!
It's been 2 years since I've had my truck on the road. Your video changed that. Thank you for the simple instructions and easy to follow steps yo!
So glad I could help! Gotta keep ‘em on the road!
Wow! I’m so glad I found this video. I’m reassembling mine in my 88 S-10 tomorrow.
That’s awesome! If you get stuck, use the PDF linked in the description. It was a huge help
@@TheBlazerBeam I have one metal clip that I hadn’t been able to figure out where it goes. It was the spring retaining clip on the key presence switch. You are correct. That PDF is amazing.
This video is one the best I sein! I have a 89 yj jeep it was stolen and the steering column was torn up. I cloud not Frigge out how locking pin spring went in. It was all bent up. And I didn't know what the High beam Butten was or went. THANK YOU so much for your very detailed video
More people need to be able to find this video
You are more than welcome to share it!
I just put the 1994 Sierra column all back and had the thrust washer left over. I couldn't remember where it went. Found your video, it goes on top of the gear selector part. THANKS A MILLION!
So glad I was able to help! It’s the whole reason I put this video together.
10/24 Thank you so much. Could not find where tension pre- load spring went. Watched lots of videos. This was certainly the most helpful. Thanks again for great video.
GOD BLESS YOU!!! Your video helped immensely! I was ready to give up. Thank you!
So glad I could help!
Thank you for making these videos and posting the link to the pdf. All have been super useful. Just starting on the reassembly steps. Wish me luck!
You’ve got this! It’s not super difficult once you get into it and the pdf was super helpful for me. Good luck!
hey buddy thanx for your schooling on that steering column my c10 was down for a week went around looking for a whole steering replacement.but i saw your video and man with alittle patience and taking on the job.its not that hard.one guy wanted 400.00 to rebuild it.i did it for 34.00 and change..thanks again..
Happy to help! It seems overwhelming at first but once you get into it it’s not that bad.
4:10 I struggled with that step for hours bc I didn’t know how to do the rod until I seen this video and in less than 5 minutes I was done
It makes my day knowing this video is still helping people
This video got me through my job on my 86 C10 you made it look so easy thanks for this one!!
Glad I could help!
@@TheBlazerBeam another job I can do for anyone else who needs the service!
I just cleaned mine up the other day.
For all the tolerance critical metal bits such as bearing surfaces, I did cold blueing and then oiled the surface. Came out really nice.
Highly recommend for anybody else who wants to clean up their column.
What an incredible break down video.
Top kek to you sir💪✅️
Awesome video man. Thanks a bunch!
Nice Job. I am rebuilding my column as I write this. One thing you did not mention is the upper shaft typically needs to be installed in the proper orientation to the lower shaft. You have a 50/50 chance of getting it right because the upper shaft can only go on one of two ways that are 180 deg apart. If it's not correct, your steering wheel will be 180 deg off when the wheels are centered. This is because the steering wheel is indexed to the horn button, which is indexed to the lock plate which is indexed to the upper shaft. I have a 1976 Chevy K20, so this caution may not apply to newer trucks. Thanks for posting the vids.
Very valuable comment, thank you for posting this! The earlier models run into the issue you brought up and I don’t remember when it changed. I know a lot of changes were made on the 80’s models. The upper shaft on this only has one large key on it which gives it just one way it can be mounted. The lower shaft is the same top and bottom so, as long as your wheels are straight, you can make that adjustment when you mount it to the vehicle.
Thanks for this video, I have it back together now merv.
the best video on TH-cam of the steering column thanks
Thanks! I’m glad I could help!
Excellent video!!!
I have to do the same thing eventually. Thx for the vid
Thank you for this!
great vid having issues with the one on my cutlass they are basically the same subbed
Thanks! Yeah, this era was basically copy and paste for their steering columns with minor differences
I just rebuilt the column on my vintage 77 GMC motorhome. My issue was the plastic sphere in the universal joint was worn. The sphere is still available as a kit from RockAuto for about 10 bucks. The new sphere has an improved spring tensioner design. PN is ACDelco 26026564. The last of the play in my steering wheel appears to be gone. Waiting for spring now to get it out for a road test.
Yes it was a good job on the rebilled I'll trying keep it short, I'm trying to figure out my where the rod goes for the ignition switch at the top thks Bill,
Check out 7:57 in the video. There’s a little slot underneath that eyelet that it fits into.
I have the upper part of the column pulled apart. I bought the car and I think someone tore it apart before. The tumbler wouldn't line up with the mark on the steering column. Someone broke the key off in the tumbler so I bought a new one. The new one won't line up with the mark, but start the car and drain the battery. The actuator gear appears to be lined up and appears to work properly. I need to pick up the special tool to remove the two bolts on the side to remove it. I'm confused and been through many videos trying to figure out why the tumbler won't line up.
The link I shared in the description has an in depth assembly of the steering column with close up pictures of all the pieces. That might help you pinpoint your exact issue
How does the plate that bolts to the firewall come off.
Thank you! My actuator rod to my ignition switch is warped. Any ideals to fix it? Should I keep trying to straighten it out?
Use some heat and a tube or vice to try and straighten it so you don’t risk it snapping. Otherwise you could try to find a replacement for it
This video saved me mega bucks
Glad I could help!
How long is the steering column
I have a 1986 chevy k10 problem installing bearings in the tilt unit plastic retainer breaks??
Mine was cracked and it has been fine, if yours has a piece broken off you will likely need to replace it or fix it if you cannot find a replacement part
@@TheBlazerBeam thanks marvelous merv.
I have a question, could you help me? The four screws are torx female. Thanks
how does the shift lock safety switch mechanism work? I cant find anything it.
There’s a plate inside the column with 6 teeth on it (one for each gear). It rotates as you shift out of park and blocks the lock safety switch from rotating unless you’re in park or neutral. Is that what you’re looking for or did I totally miss your question?
How did you remove the plate that secures to the firewall? Do you have a teardown video?
How to Remove A Square Body Chevy Steering Column
th-cam.com/video/lywsEEjIGR4/w-d-xo.html should answer your question
Is there a video of the disassembly?
Yes, the link is in the description and I’ll put it here as well: th-cam.com/video/UNnZ-ntn_Js/w-d-xo.html
good video
For some reason I can't get the pdf to open
Can you please help me with the pin removing and reinstalling???
What issues are you having with the pin?
Is there a kit for a 1980 GMC tilt column
What do you mean by a kit?
i wish you would have showh how to connect the ignition actuator rod to the ignition in the upper housing
13:14 shows the placement of the top of the rod into the upper housing; is that what you’re talking about?
You just re-used all the existing parts? Nothing is needed to be replaced new?
Like bearings?
You can always replace with new parts if you see fit but they can be hard to find for these steering columns. My parts were in good enough condition that I just opted to restore what I had rather than try to find replacements.
The only complaint I have is I wish you camera was closer to the steering column.
I disassembled while watching and reassembled, But you left a flat spring out. No, I had nothing else around but the column on the table, tools on a separate table. The spring is flat, but is zigzag on one end with a small tab, and folds back upon itself for the full length at the other end. In all an inch and a 1/4 long. Can anyone help me out here ? Found it th-cam.com/video/rd1miMuogHo/w-d-xo.html It was the backing spring to the ignition buzzer. you either forgot to replace it, or lost it.
Later years has yellow lock tight on them.
HELP HELP ok Tilt Steering Housing I Have The 2 Bearings 1 Lower n 1 Upper The Push Spring n Cap The Key Cylinder the Return Spring n Lock Mechanism The Preload Tenser The Tilt Lever Everything n Also This Little Metal Plate that is a small metal part at the tilt steering column i dont know where it goes! I will post a picture if I Can Let Me See?....
How big is the plate?
get you a 40 gallon plastic garbage can, a gallon of murratic acid from the home depot, fill the garbage can up with water about 4/5 the way up, dump in the gallon of acid, stick your rusty parts in it, come back the next day and wash them off,,,beats eating all that iron oxide dust in the shop...
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