Truckin Tech Project Rebirth ’71 Suburban Part 3
- TRUCKIN.COM [7 8 ] OCTOBER 2019 -
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- With the old column dropped down and
resting in the front seat, Seth disconnected the
neutral safety switch from the stock wires.
13. The tired steering column was pulled out
and laid on the shop floor for a quick photo.
Our sloppy shifting, absent hazard lights,
wonky turn signal, and chipped paint problems
are going to the scrapyard.14. Seth began the install of the new column
by reversing the removal process. The
neutral safety switch and wiring harness were
connected, then the column was slid through
the firewall.- The Flaming River unit was tucked up to the
dashboard and held in with a factory clamp.
16. Our new steering column was then slid
carefully into the steering box. The shaft is
splined, so it was easy to line up and lock into
position.- With the shaft slipped into the steering box,
Seth resecured the bracket to the column and
the firewall.
18. He then made sure the steering column was lined up straight before moving to
the next steps, which will secure its position.19. The factory clamps were tightened and the under-dash bracket was mounted to
lock the unit in place under the dash.20. During shipping, the new steering column comes without any of the functional
arms protruding. Seth lined up the turn signal arm first and then bolted it into the
housing. The hazard flasher knob was also screwed in.