Re: URETHANE STEERING COUPLER!!
> Yes, those bolts can be a pain in the ass.
> When I replaced the coupler on my 76;
> I dropped the steering column. 4 - 10mm
> bolts on the flange on the firewall and
> 2 - 14mm on the column by the ignition
> switch. Then just pull the steering column
> down and out. The coupler replacement will
> then be a snap. Dropping the
> column is really quite simple. New coupler
> will give the steering a more direct
> positive feel but will not cure road sway
> IE: worn ball joints, tierods, etc.
> BTW if anybody knows where to get the
> steering column u-joints let me know.
> The top u-joint usually wears out due to the
> trajectory angle and non power
> steering.Its my understanding the u-joint is
> replaceable but finding it is difficult.
I put a urethane sterring coupler on
my 79zx no/power, and it bolted
right up!
Since there are only (4) bolts on the
coupler,each hole is 90 degrees.
And yes , the u joint in the steering
linkage will ware-out,causing play
in the steering.
GEO79zx