Quicksilver Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hi Al, Yesterday some work to the steering column...dismantling no problem. But to put the flexible coupling in place was a nightmare..... one bolt came in very easy number two was a struggle...until I had an idea to taper the end of the bolt. Then it was done, easily. Just a question: On what site is the indicator release on the steering column positioned, switch side (pic) or against? Marcel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Indicator side. The operating 'bump' sits in the middle of the switch sprung 'arms'. I'm sure there must be a more accurate descriptive term. For the steering column flexible, put a jubilee clip around before removal. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 A large jubilee clip around the rubber part does help to get the bolts lined up. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 The operating bump could be termed a 'cam' I fit my rubber UJ's slightly differently Fit on bolt and then position it to the 6-o-clock position Insert the next bolt at 12-o-clock and using a 1/4" drive raise the head of the bolt, engage the thread and rotate the wrench. Repeat for the next two bolts Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Look at this of my videoa and learn HOW EASY it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hi Marco, that is the way that I do it. However I do not use the pliers. I simply use the socket wrench to lever up the bolt head. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) Hi Roger, this was also the way I did it before I found out about the pliers. It is always a hudge joy to work with this Knipex pliers. Ciao, Marco Edited June 1, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted June 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks a lot, for your input. @ John - Jerry, i had not think about the jubilee clip (before strip down) @ Roger - Marco a had try it with the pliers, but i did it the wrong way.... Thanks Marco for the video, it looks so easy.... I wish that i had see it before ... Groeten Marcel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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