I used a pickle fork to great effect in removing the steering column from
the steering box. A large chisel can also be used to seperate the clamp so
the column comes off. I also at times had to smack the clamp with a mini
sledge and a piece of 2x4 to seperate the joint, hitting the clamp upwards
toward the cockpit area. Sometimes they are quite rusted in place.
When you reassemble it, use plenty of antiseize on the splines so it doesn't
rust in place
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Wightman" <johnwightman@shaw.ca>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 2:53 AM
Subject: Steering Shaft removal & Frame bolt
> Hi all,
>
> Finally got around to starting dismantle the roadster for its rebirth..
> Interior is out, windsheild, bumpers and trim are off, and I removed all
but
> two of the frame bolts - herein lies one of my problems. One of the frame
> bolts in front of the radiator support turns, but doesn't come out. I'm
> afraid the welded nut inside the frame has broken loose - has this
happened
> to anyone else? Is there anything I can do to remove the bolt other than
> drilling it out? I'm afraid to try the other one now in case it breaks
> too... :-(
>
> Second question - how do you remove the steering shaft from the u-joint at
> the steering box? Yes, I've completely removed the bolt, and have soaked
it
> in WD-40.
>
> Thanks!
>
> John Wightman
> '66 1600
> Victoria, BC
>
>
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