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Sterring column (1/9)
 3/19/10 6:09pm
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Ok, I give up, I removed the two bolts underneath and nothing it won't budge... What else needs to be done to lower it?
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Sterring column (2/9)
 3/19/10 7:52pm
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Did you remove the lower cover?
 
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 3/19/10 7:57pm
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Yes, 4 screws.

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 3/19/10 11:39pm
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Column wiring may be holding it in place - don't bear down too hard on it....
Sterring column (5/9)
 3/20/10 8:16am
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Ah, dem darn wires again! Thanks Paul!

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Sterring column (6/9)
 3/20/10 12:21pm
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I asked our steering column expert.  He said you need to take out the two bolts that hold the column to the firewall.  Otherwise it is just too stiff to move.

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 3/20/10 12:30pm
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Yeppers...the bolts on the firewall pass-thru need to be removed also. Be aware that unless you dis-connect the flex joint(rag joint) also, the column may not move down a lot, but it should drop several inches with both the upper, and lower bracket bolts out. If you don't dis-connect the rag joint, moving the column down may tear the rag joint...if it ain't already damaged...which may be why you're removing the column in the first place....

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Sterring column (8/9)
 3/20/10 4:47pm
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ya, whats wrong with it ??
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Sterring column (9/9)
 3/20/10 4:59pm
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Nothin, I'm trying to replace the speedo cable. oh and try and fix what bubba done! Thanks guysThumbs Up

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