kramttocs Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Anyone have a guide on the full disassembly of a tilt auto column? Really just wanting to get the bottom gasket (firewall attachment) off but it can't be removed with the shift arm at the bottom still there. Have the top down to the tilt/shift collar - so the tumbler collar and turn cam is all removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Im subbing to this thread. Ive not taken one apart yet, but I do have one in the 87 bronco....if you need parts I may be parting it out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Im subbing to this thread. Ive not taken one apart yet, but I do have one in the 87 bronco....if you need parts I may be parting it out soon. Thanks Ray. Mine is fully functional, just wanting to get it painted/coated :) I figure the tilt mechanism will need removed and the outer shift sleeve released to slide out the bottom but a little daunting to tear into the tilt part without knowing the right order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks Ray. Mine is fully functional, just wanting to get it painted/coated :) I figure the tilt mechanism will need removed and the outer shift sleeve released to slide out the bottom but a little daunting to tear into the tilt part without knowing the right order. Would the section from the factory shop manual help? I can put it on the site this evening if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Would the section from the factory shop manual help? I can put it on the site this evening if so. Thanks Gary. I am actually perusing it now. If I tackle it tonight. I'll take photos and add it to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Anyone have a guide on the full disassembly of a tilt auto column? Really just wanting to get the bottom gasket (firewall attachment) off but it can't be removed with the shift arm at the bottom still there. Have the top down to the tilt/shift collar - so the tumbler collar and turn cam is all removed. I should have pics of this. I disassembled my 3-on-the-tree column down to every last piece, and removed that firewall part with the rubber seal to sand blast and paint it. I also had to weld new tabs on where it connects to the steel column in the cab. As far as I know, the three on the tree column and the auto column would be almost identical at the bottom end where the lever(s) are. Let me dig out some pics...hang on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Anyone have a guide on the full disassembly of a tilt auto column? Really just wanting to get the bottom gasket (firewall attachment) off but it can't be removed with the shift arm at the bottom still there. Have the top down to the tilt/shift collar - so the tumbler collar and turn cam is all removed. I should have pics of this. I disassembled my 3-on-the-tree column down to every last piece, and removed that firewall part with the rubber seal to sand blast and paint it. I also had to weld new tabs on where it connects to the steel column in the cab. As far as I know, the three on the tree column and the auto column would be almost identical at the bottom end where the lever(s) are. Let me dig out some pics...hang on Ok, so I'm not much help. I went looking for pics and I don't have any that are of any use in this discussion, sorry. I did pull the part though and blasted it and repaired it, etc. If I recall correctly....and this was on a NON-tilt column mind you...but I had to remove the shift collar on the inside, and the bushing and spring washer under it, and then from the bottom end remove the black plastic housing, and the whole shift tube will slide right out. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks Gary. I am actually perusing it now. If I tackle it tonight. I'll take photos and add it to this thread. Scott - The instructions are already on the site: Documentation/Interior/Steering Columns and on the Instructions tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Scott - The instructions are already on the site: Documentation/Interior/Steering Columns and on the Instructions tab. Thanks guys! Looked that page up on my phone earlier but didn't scroll over far enough. Will read over it and my hardcopy again after my son's soccer game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Ok, so I'm not much help. I went looking for pics and I don't have any that are of any use in this discussion, sorry. I did pull the part though and blasted it and repaired it, etc. If I recall correctly....and this was on a NON-tilt column mind you...but I had to remove the shift collar on the inside, and the bushing and spring washer under it, and then from the bottom end remove the black plastic housing, and the whole shift tube will slide right out. Did you peel the rubber seal from the bottom firewall plate? I played around with one of the spares in my shop and it looked like it would tear but I didn't use any heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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