Pull Steering Column ?

[1bolt@atime]

O.K. it is now time to fix my leaking power steering gear box in my 1970 Challenger.

Do I have to loosen and pull the steering column up and away from the box to unbolt the steering box?

Or, can I knock out the roll pins on the coupler and move the coupler up or down the shaft to gain enough clearance to get the box out?

Thanks,
Merry Mopar Christmas

 

[michael]

The second option is
the way to do it

 

[1bolt@atime]

Thanks, hoping to find an easier way.

Oh well, I will get to pulling it and order a rebuilt box from firm-feel.

Merry Mopar Christmas

 

[moparleo]

Good time for a new coupler and/or rebuild.

 

[mo73par]

How does the coupler come off after removing the steer box and where do you get a new one for a '73 challenger?

 

[moparleo]

the coupler has a pin that need to be punched out with a hammer and pin punch. Here are some coupler pics and sources:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mopar+steering+coupler

 

[mo73par]

Thanks Moparleo.

 

[moparleo]

Are you saying that the shaft on the rebuilt box is shorter than stock?

 

[mo73par]

After attaching the box to the coupling, the box won't reach the side where you mount. It seems too short

 

[Chryco Psycho]

the column may have collapsed a little try pulling the shaft out of the column , vice grips & a hammer may work best tapping below the coupler will just seperate it

 

[mo73par]

The shaft on the box was too short. I returned it and got one that worked, happy with all my new steering components. Just need to go get her aligned

 

[moparleo]

Great ! I am glad you got it figured out. Just goes to show that just because something is new or rebuilt, doesn't mean it is perfect.

 

[maugrego]

The shaft on the box was too short. I returned it and got one that worked, happy with all my new steering components. Just need to go get her aligned

Hi I am having the same problem how short were you