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Topic: Pulling Steering Box on 65???
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-03-2001 08:11 PM
   
OK, I am looking at my steering column and the wiring going through it. Both ends of the wire are to large to go through the holes in the steering tube. Can it be right that I have to cut the wiring harness  (8 wires) to get my steering column and box out of the car?? "mad"  ------------------
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CandyApple 65 Fastback
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PS65Coupe
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Renton, WA, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-03-2001 08:28 PM
No. When my 65 was my buddy's 65 still, he changed out the steering box in my garage and I watched a little of the operation. He unbolted the outer column hanger part, unbolted the box from the frame, jacked up the engine a couple inches on the left side, and slid the box/inside-skinny-column out the bottom. He unbolted the outer column apparently to get free play while rasslin' around with snaking the thing out. It was a hassle, but quite doable. He didn't take any wires out of anywhere, as best as I recall.
Pat S.
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1279
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-03-2001 10:06 PM
ekbeanctr,
If I remember correctly, there is a tool to take the electrical connectors apart. I think snap on or one of the tool makers make one. It slips over the pin connector to push the locking tab in so you could pull the wires out of the plastic connector, Just note the position of the wires, so they go back together in the correct positions. Or if you are going to replace the turn signal switch at that time just cut the connector off. I hope this helps.  Good luck!!.------------------
Mike & Robin MCA#-04549
65 Fastback
99 Explorer Sport
96 Ranger
87 Crown Vic [This message has been edited by Mike65 (edited 02-03-2001).]
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franklin
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: VA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-03-2001 10:58 PM
I didn't have to mess with any wires when I
pulled my steering box. It slides out of the tube.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1939
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-03-2001 11:01 PM
EkBean,
Don't cut the wires unless you are changing your turn signal switch. Just to the left of your column is two connector blocks, a six pin and a two pin, these are the wires coming out of your steering column, just unplug them. Assuming you have your steering wheel off, remove the steering shaft nut. Under the column is a strap that holds the column to the dash, take it off and pull the column straight out.Mike
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-04-2001 07:54 AM
Thanks to everyone, I will now go out in the pole barn and slide the inner shaft out instead of cutting the wires. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I will be back when I'm done.
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CandyApple 65 Fastback
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-05-2001 07:31 AM
Thanks Guys, I now have the steering box out of the car so I can clean the engine compartment behind it. Is there anything special I should do to the box while I have it out, other than cleaning and repainting??------------------
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CandyApple 65 Fastback
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