[TR] TR3A Split column removal question

[Dave Hogye]

Remove the bolts in the shaft coupler.  Pull the steering wheel end clear of the coupler first.  Just grab the wheel and pull.  Then remove the lower end with steering box. 
If the coupler is not slipping free of the shaft, spread the coupler joint gap with a screwdriver or likeness.  Index the shaft ends at the coupler joint gap.  I think there are center punch marks from the factory, but just in case mark the arrangement before disassembly.  
Replace the shaft's tube bushings too.

Dave H.

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> On Oct 13, 2017, at 5:47 PM, CF Musson TR <cfmtr3a at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I have rebuilt a spare steering box for the tr3 and getting ready to put it into the car.
> 
> I removed the control head, stator tube, and removed/loosened all necessary bolts, nuts, etc. My question is how do you get the lower shaft loose from the coupler and pull it out?
> 
> I can put a pry bar at the lower end and move the box slightly up and down but it's moving it all the way to the steering wheel.
> 
> I'm stopping for the night and will get back to it tomorrow afternoon / evening. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks.
> Carl 
> Tampa, FL
> 1960 TR3A - TS81802LO
> Sent from Alto
> 
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