ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1973 Chrysler B-Body - Manual (Page 5)

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New Column Preparation
To install the rag joint on the column it is first necessary to prepare the
shaft of the column by locating where the joint will sit on the shaft and
drilling 2 locating spots to help retain the set screws.
To do this, loosen the set screws and remove the jam nuts on the ¾
DD side of the rag joint. Extend the columns shaft by pulling on it.
Extending the shaft will also keep the metal chips out of the column.
Slide the rag joint onto the shaft of the
column, approximately 7/8”. While doing
this verify that the shaft is not sticking into
the middle of the rag joint.
Snug the set screws against the shaft to
leave a witness mark. (Figure 7) Then
loosen and remove the joint. You now have
a location marked where the set screws will
be sitting.
Use a 5/16 drill bit and drill into the shaft.
You need to drill into the shaft about 1/8” or
about the depth of the point of the drill bit.
Then clean up any chips or burs with a file.
(Figure 8)
Install the new rag joints onto the gearbox. ididit recommends that all
the fasteners for this are coated with a thread locker (Locktite) for the
final installation.
(Figure 8)
(Figure 7)