Thank you Tom. What did you use for grease? I have some CV joint grease that seems to be the same consistency as what I removed.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Tom Rightler <bluess...@comcast.net> wrote: > The spring clamp for the boot is not available. You can get the boot > over pin at the top although it is not an easy job and you have to do it > very carefully otherwise the boot will tear. I just finished doing this > job on Saturday for the steering shaft for my 70 convertible. > > > > Tom Rightler > > MCC Newsletter Editor > > http://www.mdchevelleclub.com > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto: > chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] *On Behalf Of *Rick Schaefer > *Sent:* Monday, February 15, 2010 3:09 PM > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Intermediate shaft rebuild > > > > I disassembled (as far as I could) the intermediate steering shaft on my > 72 el camino. The rubber pot joint seal ( # 69) on the end was shot. > Exploded diagram is here: > http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/JIML82/IntermediateShaftPotCplgEarlyBlowup.jpg > > > > First I need item # 71 in the diagram. It is a retaining spring. > Mine has a small crack & will reuse it if I can't find one. Any ideas to a > source? > > > > Second thing & more important, Its become obvious that the cross pin ( > #72) needs to come out if I want to get the new seal in place. It appears > to be a press fit. I hammered on it a bit and it doesn't seem to want to > move. So before I do permanent damage, any directions to get it out? I > have access to a press at work & I'm guessing that is what I will need. > Thanx > > -- > Rick Schaefer > 72 TPI El Camino > > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
