Tilt Steering Problem
Jan 18, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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Tilt Steering Problem
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I have a 1981 Toyota 4x4 that I’ve slowly been restoring. I noticed the tilt/ steering broke loose on me while driving the other day...which now completely rotates. Went ahead and took off the column cover and noticed these two guys must’ve busted; I’m assuming the pins or bolt heads busted? Not sure what size bolt to use or where to look to fix this issue. Thank for yall’s help!
I have a 1981 Toyota 4x4 that I’ve slowly been restoring. I noticed the tilt/ steering broke loose on me while driving the other day...which now completely rotates. Went ahead and took off the column cover and noticed these two guys must’ve busted; I’m assuming the pins or bolt heads busted? Not sure what size bolt to use or where to look to fix this issue. Thank for yall’s help!
Jan 18, 2018 | 06:43 PM
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I couldn't imagine it being bolted up as it had to swing up and down. On the top pic it does kind of look like a stud of threads is still in there? If so you could take it out and use it to figure the right thread/size.
I've never had my Column off to see inside there.
I've never had my Column off to see inside there.
Jan 18, 2018 | 07:32 PM
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Ah ok, so remove the excess thread and try to pair it up with something close to that. I came across another pic I snapped and it’s pretty straight forward of what I should do; I guess now I have to figure out to disassemble the steering to get the other bolt reverse drilled out.
Jan 19, 2018 | 06:21 AM
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Put some pb blaster on it and put a vice grip on the end and that thing should turn out. It hasn't been exposed to the elements so it might come out without pb. Are the others out or broke off flush? Those might need an ez out
May 29, 2019 | 10:49 AM
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For your specific vehicle, you may want to check out diagrams under Transmission & Chassis/Steering Column & Shaft at:
https://toyota-usa.epc-data.com
https://toyota-usa.epc-data.com
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