Freebird Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 The haynes manual suggests you simply release the two pinch bolts on the UJ and the safety clamp on the column near the pedals. Those who have done this, know what I'm gonna say next - how do you get the top pinch bolt out? Perhaps it's easier to unbolt the rack and pull the steering shaft forward?Help and advice always welcome.Glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I need an answer to this as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 i unbolted the steering rack (also to put new rubbers in ) and then put the new UJ in place :)Then i've seen somewhere you could loosen the clamp at the steering housing .. :B But my plan worked :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Was easy in the end. By removing the safety block completely, the column can be pushed up as far as you like, the UJ is then accessible after releasing it from the rack.Nice new blue poly versions fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Freebird wrote:Was easy in the end. By removing the safety block completely, the column can be pushed up as far as you like, the UJ is then accessible after releasing it from the rack.Nice new blue poly versions fitted.wow ! should you then also get easy access to the top bush ? :) i need to change that ( going to try that ) there is a bit of play .. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Easy access maybe but not easy removal..... hammer another one down the tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 490 wrote:Easy access maybe but not easy removal..... hammer another one down the tube?they to not do that with a late spitfire (tr7 style steering column) :-/going to see tomorrow at it .. maybe u can get it out easy :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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