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Old 02-14-2006, 10:08 PM
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Question '80 SLC steering coupler

I went to remove the coupler today, pulling the steering shaft out. Upon inspection I'm not sure if the coupler will move far enough up to clear the steering box end without hitting the bottom of the steering tube, appears only to be about 3/4" upaward movement at most. I gotta a feeling the steering box is going to have to be moved to get a little extra clearence to come off. Looking at the box I'm wondering how it can be moved with the steel fluid lines connected along with the pitman arm attached? Those line don't look to flexible. I read somewhere to remove the top 2 steering box bolts and loosen partially the lower bolt and move it down a bit. Will this work or should all 3 bolts come out. The weather is going to be warm tomorrow so I'm gonna go at it. Some people say do it the shaft way, others say drop the box, some say a combo of both. Will the box really move with all the connection still on? Would be greatfull for more advice as to the clearence for removal, thanks all.
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