C3 1968- 1975 Corvette tilt/ telescopic steering column tear down for 1976 Corvette

[@mwms9872]

All the C3 videos I’ve watched for any part of my Vette. THIS is the most helpful video I have used. Steering column is complicated and so well engineered for its time. Bravo sir.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment Mike Williams. that is the reason i made the video. the video's are either time lapsed or don't show the work. appreciate your kind words.

[@tedjaeggi4766]

I am so grateful for the instructions you gave me. I could not have been able to rebuild my 75' column without you! Thank You for taking the time...

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment and words of encouragement Ted Jaeggi.

[@100amps]

Hey ELH4X4, I really appreciate the unnecessary extra effort you put into this. It really helped me rebuild a Tilt/Tele column from an '82 so I could install it in my '79 that came with a standard column. There were some differences around the ignition key barrel and signals, but in general, it helped immensely. Thanks a lot.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment 100amps. glad it helped.

[@bowtiebry4447]

This is the benchmark video for this topic. Thank you so much for this definitive work!

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the awesome comment Bowtie Bry.

[@vintage_corvette]

Great video and camera view to understand the dissembling. Helpful for my next steering column project.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment vintage_corvette.

[@InvictusOffRoading]

This was very in depth and helpful for my situation, thank you so much for making this video

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Invictus OffRoading.

[@rosiegary]

Thank you for this very well put together instructional video.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment rosiegary.

[@charliethornsburg691]

Thank you for this very well put together instructional video. It saved me a lot of grief. The only thing that was a mystery to me and was not covered was a small detent spring like object that fell out of my column and I couldn’t find the part or any mention of it anywhere on line. The rack rides on top of it. Nothing panics you more than having a part fall out and not knowing where it goes , what it’s called and what it does. I found out when I bought a used tilt section and it was still intact. Thanks again, great job.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Charlie Thornsburg.

[@williamnicholas6480]

just used this video to solve a serious difficulty, couldn't find one particular piece of info anywhere else. Thanks.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment williamnicholas6480, that's exactly why i made the video. glad it was helpful.

[@michaelpeterson9479]

Bought a used 65,66 impala tele/tilt, but the tele lock isnt working, did the adjustment on it, and realized either the rod or halfmoon key is stuck or something is missing, Love the video, nice seeing technical terms and tools being used, instead them 5 min videos you cant see nothin, awesome job,,,,

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment Michael Peterson.

[@mtnbkr277]

Great video! I must admit…probably watched it 5 times before I gathered up enough courage to dive into mine. My t/t column seemed like it had been getting looser and looser lately and even started shaking the steering wheel/column while driving. Based on other videos I’ve watched, determined most probable cause for this was the pivot pin holes being wollered out. So I ordered up a pair of oversize pins from Steering Column Services. Got it all tore down tonight and decided to go a little bit further and go after the last 4 bolts that are apparently known for loosening up as well. So got to them, pulled them out and put some loctite on before retightening them. They were snug for the most part but feel better making sure they will be secure for the future. Ran out of time tonight, but going to start reassembly tomorrow and install the new oversize pins that should hopefully take care of the up/down looseness. Wish me luck and thanks again for providing such a great video!

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment mtnbkr277. thanks for providing the info on the pivot pins also. thanks for rewatching the video. cheering you on, you got this!

[@charlesclemons741]

Great video sir! I might just feel confident enough to tackle this thing..!

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment Charles, you got this!

[@michaelwalter4978]

Great video you make it look easy! I just bought one of those restored columns also and it has been returned to the restore once already but still has too many issues to be usable

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Michael Walter. we are kinda stuck with lack of availability or at least i was. i spent way too much for the column for it to be in the condition it was in. nice Vette btw.

[@donmitchell3934]

Great video! Thank you very much for the excellent camera work and explanations. I am trying to replace the original power steering with a Borgeson steering unit in a 1970 Corvette with a GM 502 with long Hooker headers. The lower steering shaft will not compress at all and after seeing your video I think it might be welded.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment Don Mitchell. i am wanting to go to the borgeson unit myself. be safe

[@eclipsetravel4926]

Thanks. Great video! I'm about to take mine out to restore and this helps tremendously.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Eclipse Travel.

[@senecacatt]

Awesome, well-done video. you mentioned @ 26.43 why do people remove this part (I don't know what it is called) it is because the torx bolts come loose (steering wheel wobbles around from main column) and need to be removed and red lock Tite applied. (I have done this procedure on a half dozen of these). again, thanks for the upload, as I have needed some info on a 68 c3 tilt tele missing parts to include the actuator bar for the Hazzard button

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment senecacatt.

[@russzandbergen2021]

PERFECT !! Thank you so much. Hugely helpful.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment russ zandbergn. glad it helped!

[@c1nicolei]

Question, if someone changed my 68 steering column to a later model, what all on the brackets would need to be modified? Having trouble figuring this out.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment C1. not sure which bracket you mean, the one at the firewall or center of the column. i would try to find out what year the late model column is and see if it is compatible as far as length.

[@mathiaswallgren6307]

Hi, thanks for your video. I have taken my steering column partly apart, but as I'm reassembling and just after I put back the steering lock plate and retainer ring, the telescopic rod is stuck in the bottom position and it won't budge. Maybe it's a stupid question, but how would the lock plate cause the telescopic rod to get stuck? Maybe I'm just not sure how it's supposed to work.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Matthias. is it stuck below the plate. maybe try pulling the rod through the plate

[@mathiaswallgren6307]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I found it out myself. There is a grove along the shaft until a few cm from the top. When it's all the way down, the grove is not aligned with the lock ring and it ends up pushing against the side of the rod instead and locking it. The rod needs to be raised slightly when putting the lock ring on.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

good job finding it Mathias.

[@glennnuttingsr4389]

Excellent video on a T/T steering column.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

Thank you for the comment Glenn Nutting Sr.

[@jaysenwarner6125]

You didn't show how to take off the turn signal lever, which is required to remove the switch. Is there a screw holding it in? If so, how do you get to it?

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment jaysenwarner6125. it unscrews like the tilt lever.

[@immortalcars5256]

Hey man, great video, my steering sector gear is slipping and the gear selector rod under it is moving down and causing it to jump gears and fall out of place. Any idea If something is missing? Thank you!

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Immortal Cars, sounds like you are missing spring tension.

[@howegl]

I really like this video, it is very informative. I know you are working on a 76 steering column in this video. I have a 75 with tile/telescope wheel. On the steering wheel hub, is there a clip under the retaining nut on a 75? I have been fighting all day trying to get that hub off there with no success. I don't see a clip visually but that hub did not budge even a thousands of an inch. Any help would be useful.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Greg. my vette is a 76 but the column is supposed to be a 75. from what i see in the manual is not under the nut, under the cover and over the lock plate. nothing holding the hub but a tapered fit.

[@howegl]

Is there perhaps an early and late version of the column?

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

shop manual says to pull it with a puller. you might have to put some tension on the puller and shock it with a hammer.

[@howegl]

I finally got it off. I had to use an impact wrench that I really didn't want to do in fear of messing something else up. Thanks for your help.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

AWESOME! glad it worked out for you.

[@glennnichols3295]

How long should the shaft be I am watching your show thanks

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment Glenn Nichols, i had to change the length when i went to the borgeson power steering box so i do not know. it should move in and out with a little persuasion.

[@Holmseyd]

Great Video. Helping me a lot.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Dave Holmsey. glad the video helped.

[@JimmyRatliff]

my piece where the spring is stripped any way to get it out

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Jimmy Ratliff. you talking about the part at the 27 minute 15 second mark?

[@malicata68]

Great video, you have provided a wonderful service to everyone. Just curious, what manual are you referring to? My factory assembly manual does not break down the sub components such as the column. They just list it as a sub component.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment malicata68, sorry for the long delay, been super busy today cleaning the garage and moving stuff around. the manual is CORVETTE 1966-1982 SHOP MANUAL. hope this helps

[@irabel01]

Awesome job mate. Thanks

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Ira Bel.

[@rubys35]

awesome video man thks alot for the help

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment Yanick Hamel.

[@JD_Daddy03]

What book were you using?

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Jon. i was using a 1966-1982 corvette shop manual by motor books

[@raulalejandro7796]

Great video! Helped me a lot.. What is the name of book youre using for reference on the video? Thanks man!

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Raul Alejandro. the name of the book is "CORVETTE 1966-1982 SHOP MANUAL"

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good video.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment Brad Wiebelhaus.

[@70ixlr86]

Blame! Yikes . the welding of that slip joint is man slaughter.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment 70ixlr86, there were alot of things criminal about that steering column. but all is well now.

[@williamnicholas6480]

should add my problem was on a 77 C3, the 69 was identical

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

looks good

[@MrCbell57]

Awesome break down but the video was too dark imo. I could not see a single part you worked on that was in the black hole facing the camera. Otherwise known as the top side of steering column . In shadow. Parts falling out where ever they were. Pulling and digging stuff out of that hole…Just so dark. But other than that I just couldn’t see any of the work being performed until you stood it up on the dooor.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment MrCbell57, appreciate your feedback.

[@94jimmy5]

Kudo's on a very informative video. Sad that folks behave so poorly. You have the skill set to make it right.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thank you for the comment 94jimmy5.

[@WilliamDesrosiers-f7g]

What we now is a video of how to reassemble the entire thing.

[@elh4x4doinstuff49]

thanks for the comment William Desrosiers.