[Tigers] engine installing and steering SHAFT not rack

Tom Hall modtiger at comcast.net
Tue Jan 26 14:39:16 MST 2010


At 12:41 PM 1/26/2010, you wrote:
>Sorry, I mean't steering SHAFT. (Of course the rack is out because the
>crossmember is out.)
>
>Paul

You will find it more efficient to remove the steering column when 
removing and replacing the engine/tranny assembly.  You can also 
leave the left side of the engine assembled including headers and 
spark plugs. while doing the R&R, as long as the exhaust is not an 
interference.  The access allowed with the column removed makes the 
job much quicker. By breaking the steering U-joints at the top joint, 
with the flat relief, you are able to maintain the proper "clocking" 
of the steering wheel to the rack.  Final checking of the header 
bolts and installation of the spark plug wires is much quicker 
without fighting the column.  It's kind of like removing the seats to 
work under the dash.  Once you've done some of these little things to 
make the job easier, you won't regret it.


Tom Hall
ModTiger Engineering LLC
www.tigerengineering.net


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