Taking apart a '40 column shift.

[TJ]

At this point I'm trying to take apart a '40 column shift. The problem is at the bottom where the shaft goes into a two part assembly that is attached to the steering column tube. I have the bottom part of the assembly removed, but the top part will not release from the end of the shift tube. There is a pin that drops into a hole in the column and I have lifted the shift tube up the clear the hole, but this piece will not slide off the shift tube. What am I missing here? Thanks for any and all advice.

[Bob C]

Maybe this parts picture from Vanpelts will help.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Maybe this parts picture from Vanpelts will help.

[Ken/Alabama]

I’m assuming you’re referring to part number 7318 ? Once it’s lifted offf the column it should slide off.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

I’m assuming you’re referring to part number 7318 ? Once it’s lifted offf the column it should slide off.

[TJ]

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

I’m assuming you’re referring to part number 7318 ? Once it’s lifted off the column it should slide off.

Ken. that's what I thought too, but this will not move off the shifter tube. I've even tried to pry it off. It spins on the shifter tube, but refuses to slide off.

[Terry,OH]

You have removed pin 7337?

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

You have removed pin 7337?

No, but does how that affect part #7318 which is the one I'm trying to get off.

[Ken/Alabama]

Originally Posted by TJ

No, but does how that affect part #7318 which is the one I'm trying to get off.

Just a thought, did the 7318 separate from the 7348 ?

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Just a thought, did the 7318 separate from the 7348 ?

No, it's still all together. Terry brought up a pin # 7337 which apparently holds everything together. I just called another V-8er and he advised that pin needs to come out. I appreciate everyone's advice and those that posted the diagram.
Very helpful. Now back to the garage and get out the pin.

[Ken/Alabama]

Originally Posted by TJ

No, it's still all together. Terry brought up a pin # 7337 which apparently holds everything together. I just called another V-8er and he advised that pin needs to come out. I appreciate everyone's advice and those that posted the diagram.
Very helpful. Now back to the garage and get out the pin.

Pry the 7348 and the 7318 apart.