Removal of oem column – ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1978-79 Ford Truck User Manual

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REMOVAL of OEM Column:

Disconnect positive battery cable.

2.) Remove the 4 screws on the dash trim

piece. Carefully remove trim cover. This

part will be re-used.

3.) Remove bolts from the firewall mount

and slide the mount up column.

4.) Disconnect the wire plug from the dash

to the column.

Note: Be very

careful with the release tabs on the plug be-

cause of their age they are typically quite

fragile.

5.) Remove the

2 bolts from the

dash mount, but remember the column

will drop when the last bolt is removed.

We recommend that this is done while sit-

ting in the vehicle. You could use your

knees to support the steering wheel while

removing the bolts.

6.) A. 2 Wheel Drive: Keep the column in line with the dash bracket

and give a quick tug toward you and the column should pull out from

the rag joint.

B. 4 Wheel Drive: Once the column is loose from the dash exit the

vehicle and set the column/wheel on

the seat. Go to the engine side of the

firewall and use a large regular screw

driver or small chisel and drive, twist or

hammer the u-joint open. Then pull the

column out of the joint. This u-joint will

come off, but it may not be easy to re-

move it.

Please note: This installation may vary if you have a 2 or 4 wheel

drive truck. 2 Wheel drive trucks will have a Rag Joint and 4 wheel

drive trucks will have a u-joint.

1.) Remove the pinch bolt from either one of the joints.