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DavesAuto · 06-28-2017, 08:13 AM

Hello guys
On a seven tooth steering box will the worm gear come out the bottom of the box ? I am trying to avoid pulling the whole column out .

Kurt in NJ · 06-28-2017, 08:50 AM

It can't come out the top

DavesAuto · 06-28-2017, 08:59 AM

I see in a diagram the worm needs to go up a bit to remove a clip then it will come down. Might have to be pressed off the shaft though.

Railcarmover · 06-28-2017, 09:01 AM

Why don't you pull the column? Bench work is pleasant

redmodelt · 06-28-2017, 09:02 AM

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The worm gear is pressed on the shaft, there would be no room for it to come out the bottom with the shaft while still in the car. I am not sure it would come out anyway without removing the side plate that holds the 7 tooth gear.

06-28-2017, 08:13 AM	#1
DavesAuto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Vibank Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 26	Worm Gear Hello guys On a seven tooth steering box will the worm gear come out the bottom of the box ? I am trying to avoid pulling the whole column out .

06-28-2017, 08:50 AM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Worm Gear It can't come out the top

06-28-2017, 08:59 AM	#3
DavesAuto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Vibank Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 26	Re: Worm Gear I see in a diagram the worm needs to go up a bit to remove a clip then it will come down. Might have to be pressed off the shaft though.

06-28-2017, 09:01 AM	#4
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Worm Gear Why don't you pull the column? Bench work is pleasant

06-28-2017, 09:02 AM	#5
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Worm Gear Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The worm gear is pressed on the shaft, there would be no room for it to come out the bottom with the shaft while still in the car. I am not sure it would come out anyway without removing the side plate that holds the 7 tooth gear. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!