1976 GM Tilt Steering Column Repair July 2012

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  • @k-Watt
    @k-Watt Рік тому +1

    I might as well had looked at a book without reading it. We need more books like how you made your video. Then we wouldn’t need UA-cam!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  Рік тому

      I should write the GM Service Manual for this vehicle. Didn't GM come out with them for all their vehicles they ever produced?

  • @bigstan6492
    @bigstan6492 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve been struggling for no lie months with the loose wheel. Now it’s fixed today. Thank you very much

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  4 роки тому

      Glad to hear you got it all sorted out. Now get out there and do some burnouts 😀 Have a great Day brother.

    • @bigstan6492
      @bigstan6492 4 роки тому +1

      JDE enjoy your day as well and burnouts are on the menu for sure

  • @dennis6325
    @dennis6325 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you...Thank you...Thank you! I have a 1976 K20 and I referenced your vid a few times going back together!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  2 роки тому

      Your Welcome, Your Welcome, Your Welcome :-D
      Glad this video helped you with your Tilt Steering.
      Happy Tooling, have fun and play safe Brother.

  • @johnbattaglia340
    @johnbattaglia340 Рік тому +1

    Came here for a reference on my 1978 wagoneer steering column. Stayed because of Intention 😎 spiral out, amigo

  • @tinhatman895
    @tinhatman895 8 років тому +1

    Thanks. Just got through tightening those 4 pesky bolts. Got it back together once...found out dimmer didn't work... got it together a second time... ignition didn't work... found your video which included exploded diagram and got it on the third try. Thanks again and thanks for including diagram.

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      Glad it worked out for you Kevin. As you can see from my video, it took me a couple of try's as well to get mine all sorted out. Take care enjoy and have fun...

  • @sportiessc
    @sportiessc Рік тому +1

    I hope you see this. My friend took my steering column apart and tightened the tilt. He lost the snap ring, but I found it. He now has congestive heart failure and can’t finish the job. Even though I have the GM manual, and it shows the diagram, and the snap ring, I can’t figure out where it goes. I can’t put the rest of it back together until I figure that out. Any help is appreciated.
    Thanks
    Mike

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  Рік тому

      Hey Mike @sportiessc sorry I didn't respond sooner. The snap ring shouldn't be that big of an issue. Once you get it all back together, almost, you need a compression tool, to get that snap ring back in. Automotive shop should have proper sized rings, I;m guessing around 1/2" maybe 5/8's not certain. Measure the Steering Shaft that that ring goes on. Any more questions don't hesitate to reach out to me, maybe in text or other social media. Let me Know how it goes. Thanks. Have a good day.

    • @sportiessc
      @sportiessc Рік тому

      @@1Patient Hi sir, I'm not talking about the one that holds the spring down. This is a very small snap ring, maybe 1/8" wide. I can't for the life of me figure out where it goes. I wish I could share a snapshot of what's in the tech manual from Buick. It wouldn't have come out of the flasher, would it?
      Thanks
      Mike

    • @sportiessc
      @sportiessc Рік тому +1

      @@1Patient It looks like it goes into the sector, after it goes in, when I look at the manual.

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  Рік тому

      @@sportiessc Hey Mike. Im Joel David by-the-way. I hope it isn't from the flasher, I mean, I don't think it has any snap rings, it is held in with a philips no.2 or 1 can't remember. Hold on, lets get connected on email and you can either take pics or share links etc... I'm at disenfranchised01@gmail.com shoot me an email and lets see if we can get this sorted out for ya.

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  Рік тому

      @@sportiessc contact me disenfranchised01@gmail.com

  • @HectorUSA1
    @HectorUSA1 10 років тому

    Thank you + 1Patient for your explanation, very clear very didactic, very professional your work, the resolution of the camera in macro is excellent, I spent two hours trying to repair my car that started with two loose screws and yesterday I lock the steering wheel and broke several pieces Tip>: the first sound repair, do not wait and may save his life from others and money.

  • @cmscms123456
    @cmscms123456 2 роки тому +1

    That ignition key with that heavy key chain will ruin your ignition switch.. over time. You will be doing this job again,

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the Reply. I drove it like that for 10 years, no problems. Key Cylinder is more easily replaced.
      Have a good one, happy wrenching bro.

  • @GSG834129
    @GSG834129 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent job!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day tooling on your projects. Play safe my Brother.

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому +1

    You will need a pick to remove the c-clip to get down to the first set of bearings, i.e., the "Upper" bearing will be the first one you will come into contact with. You will have to go as far as the turn signal removal, and behind that is another plastic part that has to be removed before you get access to the bearings, Hope this helps.

  • @cmscms123456
    @cmscms123456 2 роки тому

    on my 75 Camaro, tilt wheel, column, my key is difficult to turn and only turns while the column is in the fully up position...? Any idea what's gone wrong? The only replacement parts I can find is that 1/4 round gear looking thing.. plastic, at the end of the ignition switch,, I can see it in your video.. is that a common problem spot? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks.

  • @garlitzhyperformancegarage8818
    @garlitzhyperformancegarage8818 8 років тому

    thanks, from 1973 until 1987 they made these trucks with that body style with the exception of the front ends changing, the most in history, I also have a 71 chevy c20 2wd!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      That body style I wanted so bad, I almost bought one after I test drove it, I couldn't get my long legs to operate the peddles (manual trans) without my knees hitting the steering wheel all the time, so, I bought this truck instead. Now though, my heart is set on a 1965 or 66.

    • @garlitzhyperformancegarage8818
      @garlitzhyperformancegarage8818 8 років тому

      My pap had a 65 2wd with an online 6 and 3 on the tree

  • @jeromeywilson3014
    @jeromeywilson3014 10 років тому +2

    Hell yea, I thought something was wrong with my PC, Then I realized this video is dubbed with a Tool song!! Much Props to this.

  • @stevebigler
    @stevebigler 5 років тому

    JDE... I was cleaning up the tilt column on a Scout... same-ish column. Upper and #2 bearing races let the balls loose. Any thoughts? I captured 12 and then 13... upper race had 14 slots. Any ideas?

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  5 років тому

      Thanks Steve for question.
      You could always repack the races with some grease, put correct number of bearings back in and seal the deal.
      Was there damage inside the column or any worn surfaces that should be smooth? Is the bearing cage gone, the races pitted?

  • @supercalo79
    @supercalo79 11 років тому

    Yes! Yes I did. Bought some bearings online. It was just a little meticulous but things are back to normal. Thanks

  • @brad04970
    @brad04970 11 років тому

    I sure wish wish you were taking a part the turn Signal assembly on a 64 chevy. nice job

  • @randymcleod197
    @randymcleod197 11 років тому

    thanks for the video im going to try and do this today thanks for the effort and time u put into this.

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    Needle nose pliers, push in and turn a 1/4 or 1/2 turn counter clockwise to loosen, keep pressure on it while turning. Mine seemed a little gummed up with old grease, I just cleaned it a little and pumped more newer grease in there... any other questions feel free to ask... later dude.

  • @gordongilbreath8117
    @gordongilbreath8117 9 років тому

    I have to do this on my '78 Big 10, I have a cruise control and have to replace the indicator sleeve so I will have to go a little further into it but this helps a lot. Thanks!!!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  9 років тому

      Good luck. Glad this video helps a little...take care bud.

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    Hey there standish, the song is from a band called Tool. Songs a bit heavy...
    Hope your steering column job is going well.

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    Yes, and I went to pick and pull and got a second Bezel, and arranged it so I could get four more gauges into the cluster... however, I am probably going to make one out of a piece of flat aluminum and paint it up,

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    I drove my vehicle with loose wheel for over a year, once I tightened up those 4 bolts everything came together tightened right up. Was the Spring and Retainer Clip properly installed? Were all the Bearings Re-Seated properly, is it possible the ball joint got some ware on it? Sorry Bud, wish I could be of more help to ya...

  • @rodkrell1
    @rodkrell1 8 років тому

    Great vid and tunes. How long did this take start to finish ? I have a column with a aftermarket wheel on it I want to put everything back to stock. Is it easier to just look for a new column ? Horn dont work ect thanks

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      +rodkrell1 Good luck with finding an original Column, you might get lucky at a Wrecking Yard, but don't hold your breath. The new columns are out there, but I don't like that look of them, the original is way better if you can find one. It took probably 3-4 maybe 5 hours, but I was taking pictures etc...and documenting all the steps...so that I wouldn't get lost in the process. I would suggest to do it all at once, don't stop and come back to it later, because you might forget a step. Take care and good luck. Thumbs up bud...

  • @07asgillum
    @07asgillum 9 років тому

    Great video I am having to do the same thing to mine but can't find the pivot pins. The part store (advance, oreilly, and napa) can't even find the number for me. any idea where i can get the pivot pins at????

  • @iangeerts7475
    @iangeerts7475 8 років тому

    Thanx big time, you sure helped me a lot!!!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      your welcome, glad the video helped out.

  • @vandaman87
    @vandaman87 11 років тому

    working on a 1985 oldsmobile with tilt steering. How would i replace the upper front bearings? And what tools would be necessary?

  • @406_chevelle8
    @406_chevelle8 11 років тому

    Could you do a video on the horn, I have a 1969 chevelle and I don't even know were to begin with all the wiring of the horn throughout the steering wheel to the column to the horns. When I took the steering wheel off there were no wires connecting. The first part were you took the vice grip and a hammer and pulled the tri piece (idk what it's called) there wasn't even a copper board behind it, it's just that piece and I know you need one with it. So I'm i screwed do I need a new column?

  • @r.castellanos795
    @r.castellanos795 7 років тому

    I'm looking to tighten up my steering wheel with tilt & telescoping. will this work for a 1970 Olds 98?

  • @Trippinovermylaces
    @Trippinovermylaces 10 років тому +1

    Very Helpful , thanks.!
    cool truck!

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    I have an after-market steering wheel mounted on the Column, so a couple of proprietary differences, the wire and copper colored circular circuit board are for the horn of that steering wheel, everything under the black cover plate is the guts of the original column. Is it possible that your horn wire was ripped out and or just not there?

  • @EmOhbeats
    @EmOhbeats 7 років тому

    so all you did was tighten some bolts what parts did you have to buy? i have a 77 nova thats has this problem.

  • @zacharymanney13
    @zacharymanney13 11 років тому

    What did you use and how did you remove the tilt spring retainer ?
    I have a 74 elky that im at a loss with

  • @406_chevelle8
    @406_chevelle8 11 років тому

    Yeah i figured it out, my dad had an extra column laying around and it fit, the problem was, was that first off the copper circuit board wasn't even there and second I guess the owners before hand decided to take the original steering wheel off and doing that, my guess is they cut the wire, left the original circuit along with the wheel and found one without the copper that fit. So now we just need to connect the wheel now that we have the correct parts and it'll work.

  • @marlsomers6102
    @marlsomers6102 8 років тому

    Good job on the picture sequence, though I would prefer a voice over rather than the tech-mime thing. I have a 78 Sierra Classic truck with an Olds 455 Rocket engine, and have ignition switch problems as well as the wobbly column thing. My ignition is not like this - there is a security tab that must be pushed in for the ignition to come out. Matt B's video, 1978 GM and Chevy Ignition Lock Removal shows this in detail (fortunately for me, as mine didn't slide out nicely after removing the retaining screw, like in this video).

  • @andrewtownley1565
    @andrewtownley1565 8 років тому

    Nice tutorial, I would have probably gone with everlast's "I get BY" though. :)

  • @redin575
    @redin575 10 років тому

    Holy gawd, this makes rebuilding an engine look simple by comparison. This is great stuff. What's the music?

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  10 років тому

      Tool is the Band the Album is 10 000 Days.... I see you like the 4x4's mudding and such.... me, I am looking to lower, slam, and Bag my Beast.... Ok, so, you like Sound as well eh...did you see my Challenge I put out to UA-cam? .>>> ua-cam.com/video/911u8MXW-gM/v-deo.html Also, one other Video with Tool again.....>>> ua-cam.com/video/fLfd1UfvmrU/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know what you think? Take Care Redin... Like your Google + Channel :-)

    • @redin575
      @redin575 10 років тому

      ***** Cool man, I'll check your stuff out. Thanks.

  • @garywhitten8726
    @garywhitten8726 8 років тому

    taking a steering wheel out of a 67 pickup I put an automatic and it but I'm wanting to take the 3 Speed 3 speed transmission 3 speed shifter and stuff out and put an automatic steering column in it is there any easy way to do

  • @richards404
    @richards404 8 років тому +1

    You forgot to tighten the other 2 hex head bolts on the support housing.You need to completely remove the bearing housing to access them. The bolts should have been removed cleaned and locktite applied to them.

  • @bruteforce76
    @bruteforce76 9 років тому

    2:14 In the shipyard he would be called a hammer tech lol

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      You should see me working on the job site with Glass, as a Union Glazier, I have used many hammers, crowbars and wacking sticks, pounding blocks, working with Glass. I used to work on the boats a few years back, and went to a dry dock once we had the 25 yr overhaul....

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    Did you get that bearing back in? I would get the bearings back into the ring and pack it with grease to hold them in the ring then seat that onto the bearing race careful not to dislodge any of the bearings. Maybe just buy a new bearing?

  • @supercalo79
    @supercalo79 11 років тому

    great choice of soundtrack. the inner bearing on my 75 chevy came apart while doing some work. how should i go about putting the bearings back in place?

  • @joseespparza6124
    @joseespparza6124 7 місяців тому +1

    tnkio this help

  • @jameswoodcock7902
    @jameswoodcock7902 12 років тому

    not bad vid but i do wish you would have shown a more detailed reasembly no worries on music im more interested in the job at hand but at least yu showed a detailed disassembly i have some columns to use for ginea pigs and parts so thank you im not a hater just an av. joe and a mech bot real familiar with these year columns but with the ones from 67-72 trucks

  • @mettlddomami
    @mettlddomami 11 років тому

    Did you intall those autometer gauges on the original dash/bezel?
    BTW nice video.

  • @Joshuapsalm
    @Joshuapsalm 7 років тому

    is there any way to get the compression ring off without the tool. I'm stuck

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  7 років тому

      Joshua, hi, thanks for the question...unless you are handy with a welder etc, fabrication is what you will have to do...make something up that does the same job as this cheap ass tool (Princesauto) that will do the job quickly and easily.... Believe me, I am doing this as inexpensively as I possibly can...a couple of specialty tools, and the rest is labor...document your steps...that helped me keep everything organized for reassembly. Take care and good luck Joshua...if you have any more questions, I will try to help as best as I can.

  • @CanadianPranks12
    @CanadianPranks12 8 років тому +1

    thank you so much big help!!!!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      CSGO4DAYS glad the video was of help to you. Thanks.

  • @HectorUSA1
    @HectorUSA1 10 років тому

    + 1Patient, do you have videos of Plymouth Aclaim 1989 LX 3.0 Cyl. V6? I would appreciate if you could post, Henry,

  • @dibdevlon
    @dibdevlon 11 років тому

    Thanks. Sadly mine is the pivot pins holes are worn. New steering column assembly on the way. 200.00 dollars. OUCH!

  • @charlesherrmann4112
    @charlesherrmann4112 8 років тому

    Might you know the torx size at bottom?

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      +charles Herrmann Sorry, don't remember, I seem to think it was a T8, but that size is very small...the torx head was not that big, probably close to a 1/4 inch. but I can't be sure. Thanks for watching.

  • @dibdevlon
    @dibdevlon 11 років тому

    I just did this on my 02 T/A and still have the same problem. Almost seems worse.

  • @marcovazquez4979
    @marcovazquez4979 11 років тому

    who do i fix a steering wheel column
    that vibrate an make a lot of noise like if it was loose

  • @aaronvoter3551
    @aaronvoter3551 7 років тому +1

    good choice of music, I was not going to watch it till I was like, wait a minute that's fucking tool, and now I'm just going to change the whole column now because putting that back together looks horrible

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  7 років тому

      Aaron Voter it is worth the effort. those after market steering columns are not the same.

  • @roberthulm5291
    @roberthulm5291 7 років тому

    can u us a 28 inch steering column in place of a 35inch steering column

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  7 років тому +1

      You ask good questions Robert, well, a question...I don't have a straight answer for you, however, I do have some info that may help. Here are two links 1) Tilt Steering compatibility...>>>
      www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2004/03/Tilt-steering-columns/1745706.html
      and 2) here is a .pdf file...>>>
      www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi69buM-KbTAhWM34MKHV1ACIkQFggpMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvintage.mitchell1.com%2FPClubData%2Fchassis%2Fdch82%2FV2D8212017.pdf&usg=AFQjCNE-B5LMtesca_ZVv3E6ehVd4RO4gQ&sig2=Y9cJn0dNnZ1YoHHd-_Oi9w

  • @mastergreen8492
    @mastergreen8492 5 років тому +1

    That’s a lot of work

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  5 років тому

      Yes it is/was...
      😀

  • @Drzingo
    @Drzingo 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for the clip, it was usefull. :-D

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  10 років тому

    Loose Tilt Steering Mechanism 4 Bolts buried behind the guts of the column need loctite and retightened...

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      I could not say, you have done everything I did in this video and it should have tightened things up for you. I see that yes, it is a Saginaw Column they used in a few different vehicles, am surprised, did not know that, but, still point being it should have fixed your wobbly steering wheel, unless the ball that is a white nylon plastic is so damaged and worn out that might have to be replaced, which I doubt, would take a lot of abuse and a long time for that part to wear out...Sorry, wish I could be more help. Can you take a video of your wobbly steering and upload it onto UA-cam and then can get a better view of what might be the problem. As far as I know though, it is the 4 loose bolts buried in the steering column that is the issue.

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    Wish I had a 64 Chevy.... :-(

  • @D3XT3RDEMO16
    @D3XT3RDEMO16 11 років тому

    I gotta do this to my 77 chevy c10 so wish me luck.

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  11 років тому

      You don't need luck, you need patients and don't forget to use loc-tite on the 4 main bolts, cause I was so caught up in the video, and forgot to put loc-tite on and the steering is starting to make noise again and some play....damn....

    • @D3XT3RDEMO16
      @D3XT3RDEMO16 11 років тому

      Ok thanks man.

  • @xjspike
    @xjspike 8 років тому +1

    thank you

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      Hope everything has worked out for you. Thanks for the comment.

  • @jamesAnderson-pc5ud
    @jamesAnderson-pc5ud 7 років тому

    my dash lights, horn and park lights keep blowing the fuse

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  6 років тому

      If you are blowing the fuse, there obviously is a short in the system that has to be traced to the source and isolated and repaired. Was this happening before you took the steering wheel apart? Or did you even take the Steering Wheel apart? So, when you push the horn button, you blow a fuse ?

  • @Datanka69
    @Datanka69 6 років тому +1

    Tool 🤘🏼

  • @1Patient
    @1Patient  11 років тому

    What would you like me to say in this email Marco?

  • @iangeerts7475
    @iangeerts7475 8 років тому

    Thanx big time, you sure helped me a lot!!!

    • @1Patient
      @1Patient  8 років тому

      your welcome dude...glad it helped you out...

  • @iangeerts7475
    @iangeerts7475 8 років тому

    Thanx big time, you sure helped me a lot!!!