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1966 Rag joint

Started by Cadillac George, March 19, 2024, 05:32:28 PM

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Cadillac George

Hi I want to replace the tag joint.  Any instructions on how to pull back the steering column would be appreciated.  Shop manual is not that informative.  Thanks for help

The Tassie Devil(le)

The only successful way to do it would be to loosen the steering column at the dash, and simply pulling it rearwards.   This could also include the hole through the firewall.

BUT   CAUTION   The Gear Shift Indicator would need to be removed so as not to bend it.

You may have to undo the Gear Shift Lever, to allow movement, and probably other stuff.

Best have a helper to assist, as your arms aren't long enough.

Plus, when pulling it backwards, don't turn the wheel so when you want to put it back together, it all realigns correctly.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
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Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

marty55cdv

I have done several of these, i just always lower the steering box.
Marty Smith
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41 60 Special http://bit.ly/1Wm0GvT
55 CDV http://bit.ly/1G933IY
56 Fleetwood
1958 Extended Deck http://bit.ly/1NPYhGC
1959 Fleetwood  http://bit.ly/1OFsrOE
1960 Series 62 Coupe
1960 Sedan DeVille  4 window Flattop
63 Fleetwood http://bit.ly/1iSz17J
1964 Eldorado http://bit.ly/1Wm17GA  (Living in California now)
1988 EBC http://bit.ly/1iSACKz

Cadillac George

Thanks everyone for your advice.  I was able to remove the steering column and replace the steering joint.  Next on to the brakes and draining the fuel tank! 

Highwayman68

Where did you get the replacement rag joint? What do you think of the quality of it?
1968 Fleetwood Purchased in 1981

hmbmw21

I have a 1960 and found mine at Caddy-D $85.

Cadillac George

I purchased it from Caddy Daddy.  Quality look good, abd it fit ok.  No problems.