Steering box removal - help required!

[RobTwin]

Stu has been trying to remove the steering box from our Satellite but has come a cropper trying to remove the rollpin right at the end of the column (female) where it goes onto the box (male).

Anyone had a go at this? I gather it needs a tool that locates inside the pin but has a shoulder that sits on the end face of the pin, the same dia as the o/d of the pin (approx 1/4")

Anyone got a tool, or had to make your own?

Have decided to get the steering box rebuilt over here, prob use http://www.power-steering.co.uk/ , rather than getting a Firm Feel box from the States, so need to get it off asap so we can get it sorted.

please?

[ANTON]

When i removed mine i used an allen key of the right size and tapped the spring pin out
Anton

[Pete]

I think a standard push rod fits from memory....

[Dave-R]

Old screwdriver with the end cut off.

[Ivor]

Whatever you do, do for heaven's sake use the correct size, stepped bronze drift.




We have standards here you know...

[Anonymous]

I think a standard push rod fits from memory....

Lawnmower push rods?

[JohnR]

If its a roll pin use the correct size punch if you have one and a good hammer two or three wacks and out it will come use these on various bits of plant they ca be tight but will move

[steveo]

just removed my column again .... long story , if its the same as a charger
can measure the thinkness on the pin tomorrow
should be easy to come out , if it don't at first ... try not to keep pounding on it as you can destroy the shere pins in the column , you will have to take the coupler box apart , to get it off
before you put the pin back use lots of copper grease & wire Bananarama! ! if rusty

[RobTwin]

Thanks guys, I'll see what the service department thinks and report back

[JohnR]

Just measured one of ours on a breaker its 14mm bit of a sod to get out but it will come out you can get spare ones from any good car shop

[MrNorm]

Mine wouldn't budge and did not want to hammer too hard for fear of damaging box or column....though maybe not an issue with box if it is being rebuilt.

Anyway, I used my air chisel
No, not with the chisel attachment silly, there is a pointed attachment and the end fit perfectly over the end of the roll pin. One BRAP and it freed right up. A bit unpredictable but anyway it worked for me!!

I'd be interested in more details of the rebuild - do they do a firmer assist (like firm feel), and inspect/replace internal components other than just the seals? And what are they like on pricing? Might be a good option.....

[steveo]

just put my column back & for got to measure the pin sorry ... but i can tell you the pin punch i use is 6.5 mm its a old draper one had it for yonks .... still sell that size , fits in the coupler hole & works perfact !! stick it in the end of a 18 " three eight scocket extention bar & tape it to stop it dropping off ..couple of blows with a dead blow hammer should do it

[steveo]

ok took it back out & ... measured it , the roll pin !! is 32mm long & ni on 7 mm in diameter

[steveo]

hi Rob , any good ! get it off ok

[RobTwin]

Thanks steveo et al,

Stu's just sent me this in an email (from which I've made a jpeg) ....

Hope it's clear enough



I'll let you know how phase 2 goes....