| Re: [GMCnet] Re: Lower Steering Shaft Removal [message #366083 is a reply to message #366077] |
Thu, 12 August 2021 11:52   |
rjw
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Carl S. wrote on Wed, 11 August 2021 23:10I just recently did this. I bought the Alex Ferarra boot set from Applied GMC and followed the installation instructions. I used the CV joint grease that came with the boot. Very happy with the product:
https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gfa8082.htm
The lower connection to the steering box can easily be off a spline or even two if you are not careful. It is not on right unless you can slide a 29/64" drill bit through the hole for the clamp bolt. If that drill bit does not go through (the smooth end) it is not lined up correctly. It is a PITA to get it lined up right and I had to walk away from it after the first half dozen attempts. When I went back to it, it went on correctly the second try.
I've been through this exercise a few times during the past few months. I will get to do it again when I install a "new" from Lenzi steering box tomorrow. I agree that the only way to know that you are on the right spline is if you use a 29/64" drill to make sure you are correct.
Many of us don't have that size in our tool boxes. The only reason I had one was I have a 115 piece Drill Bit Set from Hazard Freight. Any size less than that could lead to being on the wrong spline.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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