Steering Coupler

[malcoll]

I am trying to remove the intermediate steering shaft so I can figure out how to renew or replace the steering coupler.... anyone do this before? The factory service manual does not have any instruction..... I am at a loss.....

Thanks in advance.

 

[Phun70]

It's easiest to unbolt the rack so you have some play there. Otherwise it's pretty straight forward.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Is this on the 1996?

 

[malcoll]

Yes it is.... good point that I did not add earlier.

I finally just decided to pull the upper steering column....just four bolts (actually two bolts and two nuts)... that was simple enough, then the intermediate steering shaft came straight out. Now I need to find a new one...looks like the coupler at the steering rack end of the shaft is not "serviceable".... I cannot see how it can come apart and be renewed with new rubber inserts.........

So I am searching, I think VPA has one...... unless anyone has any other ideas. I am surprised no one else has ever had this problem. The rubber insert I guess just deteriorated to where the steering wheel would move 1/4 inch or so either way before the wheels started to turn.......

Thanks.