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Pinch bolt help!


Dsgb 312

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I am new to this site but I hope someone can give me some advice.I am in process of swapping steering column in my 90 bronco ii.Everything is unhooked and bolt is out pinch bolt.Column is dropped but I can not pull it out.I have sprayed shaft with wd and pb and pulled and pulled.Do I need to take a chisel to top of pinch?Any tips is greatly appreciated ,I have been stuck for 2 days at this point.Thanks
 


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Those have a fine spline on the shaft and coupler. Rust and age aren't going to be your friend. Penetrating oil is good... it might also take a little hammer work. I've also used my air chisel with a dull bit to give it some vibration.
 

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Thanks,I got it and your advice was spot on,now hopefully putting other column back in goes a little smoother.
 

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