Steering shaft removal

[jarrettsvillejeep]

Greetings,
I am currently swapping out my cancerous 1985 CJ tub for a YJ tub, I am a novice at this, can someone PLEASE get me through the steering column removal, any photos or advice would be greatly appreciated. I have removed the steering wheel and the column shroud but am now at a hault.

Thank You in advance,
Michael Reisinger

 

[Austin]

Greetings,
I am currently swapping out my cancerous 1985 CJ tub for a YJ tub, I am a novice at this, can someone PLEASE get me through the steering column removal, any photos or advice would be greatly appreciated. I have removed the steering wheel and the column shroud but am now at a hault.

Thank You in advance,
Michael Reisinger

I live in Bel Air and work in Jarrettsville. Just removed mine last week from an 84 CJ7 . Be happy to help you out! Let me know.

 

[Austin]

Im also in the midst of replacing my tub!

 

[jarrettsvillejeep]

Austin that would be fantastic ! I want to get the shaft out so I can move on,check your private messages.

Thanks Again,
Michael

 

[PaRenegade]

If it's been together for a while it can be hard to separate the splinned connection near the firewall, engine side. I had to disconnect mine at the steering gear box and fish the entire thing up thru my dash. Then I had room to work on it.
There is a bracket right behind the dash holding the column and the two piece plates holding it at the firewall (inside).

 

[jarrettsvillejeep]

I'm thinking that I may have to do the same

 

[bondo258]

The "bolt" that is at either end of the steering shaft goes through a notch in the both the column shaft and steering gear input. It (the bolt) must be removed.

It looks like a simple crush/spline connection, but the bolt actually holds it secure.

Penetrating oil will help, but try not to using a hot wrench unless you are going to rebuild the column. Plastic parts in that lower bearing, FYI.

 

[PaRenegade]

Even with the bolt removed it can still be rust fused within the splines. A bfh usually persuades it but you need room to swing. Be sure to add some anti-sieze on reassembly.

 

[jarrettsvillejeep]

Gentleman thank you for all of the help, I successfully removed it without problems ..once the bolt in the collar was removed it slid right out without beating it to death..