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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: fiddler on February 02, 2019, 06:25:04 pm

Title: Correct positioning of the steering column bracket that is just under the dash?
Post by: fiddler on February 02, 2019, 06:25:04 pm

So I noticed that the steering column bracket that is just under the dash has a rectangular and a square hole.  Is there a correct side to put the holes on?  This truck has had the steering column off center in the trim since I acquired it.  I am about ready to put the steering column back in place after replacing the turn signal switch and the neutral safety switch.  I am thinking maybe the bracket was installed backwards and that was why it was off center....  Thanks for any inputs.

Title: Re: Correct positioning of the steering column bracket that is just under the dash?
Post by: bd on February 02, 2019, 06:31:31 pm

Can you post a pic of the yoke?

Title: Re: Correct positioning of the steering column bracket that is just under the dash?
Post by: fiddler on February 02, 2019, 06:51:52 pm

So I have to figure out how to make the file smaller.  I have the pic on my computer.  Should just be a couple of minutes....

Title: Re: Correct positioning of the steering column bracket that is just under the dash?
Post by: fiddler on February 02, 2019, 07:07:33 pm

So this is turned out kind of fuzzy.  Hope it is good enough for our purposes.  Maybe just which way the smooth part faces as opposed to the side with the two notches.....??  Thanks much.  This old truck has been molested terribly so I have to check on most everything I do.....

Title: Re: Correct positioning of the steering column bracket that is just under the dash?
Post by: VileZambonie on February 03, 2019, 05:59:39 pm

See the pic. Those aluminum bushings are designed to allow the bracket to break away in the event that your body collides with the steering wheel.

Title: Re: Correct positioning of the steering column bracket that is just under the dash?
Post by: fiddler on February 04, 2019, 06:38:26 pm

Thank you!  Just what I needed to know.  Sure hope the collision thing never happens!!