mads
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| posted on 31/3/11 at 05:52 PM |
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what (and how) can I remove from my sierra column
Hi all,
I am not planning to use the stalks etc for IVA so want to remove all unnecessary bits off it, but not sure what i safely can and what needs the angle
grinder on it.
here are some pics:
 
steering column
not sure what the bracket in the middle of the column above the springy bit (can you tell i know my stuff) is for but I think i can remove it.
however, it seems to have been tack-welded (?) on to the column:
 
column weld
secondly, the stalk mounting and adjustable section needs to come off. does it simply slide off or does it have to be cut? dont want to cut it if it
can be of use to someone else on here.
 
down column
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adithorp
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| posted on 31/3/11 at 06:25 PM |
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The bracket is the original mounting on the Sierra. If your not using it cut it off or drill out the spot welds.
I got rid of the casting all together and replaced it with a machined ally cylinder, held in place with a couple of grub screws. There's a screw
in at an angle from below; Remove that and the casting knocks off. Prise out the top bearing and machine the cylinder to take it. You need the plastic
ring (doubles as indicator canceler) and spring spacer that goes between the bearing and the wheel. Otherwise you end up with play in the column.
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Davegtst
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| posted on 31/3/11 at 06:34 PM |
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I cut the whole ignition switch/lock casing off but it does hold the top bearing. For the top bearing i managed to find one that fitted perfectly
between the steel outer and the shaft. Took a bit of work but at least i won't have a lump of ali doing nothing and the top bearing is alot
better than the standard one too.
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mads
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| posted on 31/3/11 at 06:42 PM |
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Adithorp - if you get rid of the casting (i presume you mean the steel outer cylinder) then do you not lose some of the collapsible functionality of
the column? (based on the slinky looking bit on the steel outer)
Dave - is the only way to get the casing off by cutting it? and any ideas on what the bearing was that you used? again, any pics would be great. not
very good with words and learn better from pics.
We gain knowledge faster than we do wisdom!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming... "f*ck, what a trip!"
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Davegtst
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| posted on 31/3/11 at 06:52 PM |
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Yep only way is to cut it off. The bearing is a 20 x 37 x 9 i got mine from simply bearings. Looking at your pictures, do you not have the rest of
the adjustable part?
[Edited on 31/3/11 by Davegtst]
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adithorp
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| posted on 31/3/11 at 07:08 PM |
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By "the casting" I mean the cast bit at the top with all the steering lock and switch mountings in it. The big ugly bit. Its a pressed fit
onto the tube and should (from memory) have a grub screw securing it (at an angle from the bottom and might have a shear off head so needs a small
chisle to remove). Remove the screw and tap the casting off.
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