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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265322 is a reply to message #265311] Sun, 02 November 2014 19:53 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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I should correct what I wrote: the new universal shaft in between the two u-joints is a collapsible design, for safety.

On the original steering column, the manual just says it is an "energy absorbing" design and that the bracket that holds it
to the instrument panel is designed to break away. I'm not sure what the original blue plastic coated splined shaft was for
since it doesn't seem like it could collapse much, but maybe other folks can shed more light on that.


Karen
1975 26'
 
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