Remove Pivot Pin from GM tilt column without special tools

[@CaseTheCorvetteMan]

It is really quite impressive you're able to do this at a little over 20mph ;)

[@JH-yk5se]

Busted 3 pivot pin tools from amazon $6-$40. Returned all 3 and got my money back. Pot metal junk!! Heading tomorrow to buy your bolt setup. Fingers crossed and thank you for posting this info!!!

[@jasonmann8974]

Lifesaver!best I find was stainless steel screws but works like a charm. Now Im struggling to get it back together.

[@milonkill]

Wish I would have seen this video before I bought a pivot pin remover. Cheap piece of pot metal snapped when I used it. Thanks for the tip regardless.

[@karenbarlowe3966]

Micah Pickett how did you get that broken pin out?

[@johnc.mellorjr.5794]

I spent 4 hours of My time (Wasted!) watching %×#& and this TRULY is the Only video that I needed to see. Thank You.

[@richardwoodard8875]

Glad I could help guys. Sometimes you just gotta think outside the box. A degree I AfroEnginuity also helps.

[@maxmarquez2911]

What was the bolt size as far as thickness and length?

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

You forgot to include a box of Dramamine to take before watching the video

[@aldorossi6673]

Sorry bolt size?

[@jamesl.harris4239]

@@maxmarquez2911 , ( at 1;20 ) He tells us grade 8 x 32 threads 1" long, 1 nut and 2 flat washers.

[@Shepherdstudio1]

Will that 8/32 screw work on a 1988 Chevy Silverado C 1500

[@royalspin]

Improvised and overcame ! 🙌👍 I've had to make my own tools before too . Sometimes what you can come up with is better than what they're selling . Glad I found this video before I ran up against this issue .Kudos friend !! Just saved me from a major hassle .Much appreciated . Mine is a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with tilt steering ,but I'm sure the parts are similar . Started feeling some play in the steering wheel up and down but not side play and became a little concerned. I've never had to deal with this sort of issue in all my years of repairing cars .Oh well there's always a first time for everything I guess . Again much appreciated and thumbs up .

[@andrewestrada6967]

D-15 drawer at Lowe’s for the bolt. Just FYI

[@Surreyredneck]

finished my running around got all parts and tools needed. fixing today , wish me luck.

[@jeremylane3000]

Just did mine with 8/32 screw 1 inch. Came off easy

[@kenfong6373]

doing this in a 91 corvette tomorrow From what I understand, on a vette its because of the pivot spring tension and the driver pullung himself out with the steering wheel , hence only one pin actually neesa to be replaced ... thank gawd ... what a pain ..!!

[@stephenrcrane92]

saved me from buying a piece of junk tool and i did it your way first and it worked great!

[@Marvyn555]

Good tip on removing the pin. Take dramamine before watching.

[@fistymopar2356]

Priceless, thank you sir! Info I needed for my 78 Scout.

[@kennethawhalen1117]

Wow brother mechanic, I found the tool easy enough but these tools are J U N K ! LOL I broke one off in my pin, thank GOD I'm smart enough to remove it lol, but I saw your video and I've been sharing with other brother mechanic , for this to me is the shit ! Lol God bless you man !

[@crewcabdart]

Thank you! Worked on a 88 Firebird!

[@06tCdude1]

I have to try this, the pivot pin removal tool did strip just like you said

[@5705HU]

Hey there! I just wanted to say thanks for the video! I've been bustin my ass all day on my '89 Scottsdale and I didn't have any of the special tools either; got this far on my own then got stuck in these darn pins :P great thinking!

[@Skyrimnut]

I can't find the tool either. And i thought about using a socket and screw like your setup . Thanks for the G8 screw and nut advice!!

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Napa, Autozone, O'reilly sell the tool among others. But this video shows a stronger tool than the special tool.

[@johnholloway2445]

you are smart ass ....... we need more of u well done richard

[@knowledgewisdom998]

thank u , that's right were I was with this tear down, I humbly thank you for your take on this issue.

[@RyanKushMusic]

I just did this on my 1990 GMC safari that I got for a deal. Thanks buddy!😁

[@GueroMane]

I had my pivot pin remover snap inside drilled it out and went with this and it worked 100% you sure are a car god now my steering is tighter then a nuns vag lmao returned the pivot pin remover and got my money back

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Hey Richard. Great video! Can you demonstrate how to remove a broken special tool or bolt from the pivot pin area? In the case of breaking the pivot pin remover special tool in the door side slot on the steering column. Screw extractor/easy-out or a drill bit?

[@artiehadagi4230]

That just happened to me. I got that special tool, started turning it, and the thing broke off inside the pivot pin.

[@MiscDotGeek]

@@artiehadagi4230 I had to get a parts column and build that instead of fixing mine when this happened to me. Good luck.

[@magnificenthonky]

Yeah... I had a piece break off in my pin, too. I got it out, but stripped the inside threads in the process. My current plan is to tap the hole with the next size up, and either create a slide hammer, or proceed in similar fashion as the video above. I did a lot of looking, and I couldn't find any 8-32 bolts in Grade 8; all I could find was slotted head machine screws, longest being an inch, and that's what got me in this current predicament. Those are soft as hell, and snapped right off.

[@bookguitarguy]

I understand how to grade BOLTS, but how does one determine the grade of a screw, and what type of screw is that, anyway?? Doesn't look like a phillips' head or a hex, is that a Torx screw? Other than that, thanks for the great idea and the awesome video!!

[@mG-vl5xb]

It's a grade 8 10/32 thread by 1 inch just did it

[@oldschoolgreentube]

Great. Couldn't find that tool anywhere. Very useful video. Thank you for making it.

[@kittypigeonclueless5566]

you better believe that helped. Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bwspacity]

Those that are breaking.put a dime under the wheel side of the nut it will level it out and pop right out

[@allianceofsteel]

i ran into this problem on a dodge 85 column, looks identical to this one.. it seems they come from the same manufacturer.. only differing in a few spots.. going to be trying this tomorrow.. was driving.. stopped for a soda.. got in the truck, started it up.. shifted the column and teh whole darn thing spun.. all the inside bolts had cut loose on this sucker...

[@reeekonzpecanz9048]

Im having trouble removing the pin on passenger side..any tips

[@owenater0780]

You sir are a genuis! Worked absolutely perfect for my 89 suburban!

[@helihoot]

Nice job. I just put the screws in there an put a set of Vice grips on the screw. Hammer does the rest.

[@mG-vl5xb]

Make life easy grade 8 10/32 by 1 inch

[@dennizstern1835]

Grade 8 10/32 by 1"

[@nathanpolkoski5277]

Thank you sir

[@mG-vl5xb]

@@nathanpolkoski5277 makes me glad that info is being used. Get her done mister!

[@nathanpolkoski5277]

@m G just got in in today! 83 c10 with tilt was an 8/32 I got an inch and a quarter to help my fumbling fingertips

[@samuelbass7850]

Worked like a charm thanks very much.

[@simrussell4685]

You sir are a wizard thank you much.

[@lawtondljr2]

Are you still around? Need some advice on my column.

[@tigers4u07]

how do you put the pivot pins back in. do they have to be screwed back in or do you have to hammer them back in.

[@richardwoodard8875]

I just used a hammer and punch

[@Chasred-ml4hm]

'Went to my trusted yt channel' just calling it how it is ..I enjoy that...I like watching there faces... for technical purposes only LOL

[@1stcSOLDIER]

LOL

[@justindavis2968]

You sir are a god send

[@GueroMane]

Oh and you can get the screws at menards because ace hardware didn’t have them

[@jameslaiola4976]

Great video Sir. I'm very curious. Are the the 2 pins that you pulled out made of plastic or metal???

[@Overthemountaim747]

Metal

[@francisconunez1887]

Where can I find this bolt? Would ace have it?

[@hidinfrombiden6251]

Where are you guys finding the bolt?

[@madskyiv]

nice job. thanks. saved me a few bucks

[@robertmelton325]

1981 c10 Chevy, fixed column, butt have center shaft loose, steering wheel still loose , how do I fix that.

[@paulsjunkcars]

Great idea! Got to try this.

[@kbach6524]

Anyone still having trouble? I've stripped a bunch of the cheap tools, and grade 8 socket cap screw seems to be stronger but I'm still bending washers and stripping nuts, i bought stainless steel nuts but wasn't able to find grade 8 nuts. Afraid I'm going to break something... I don't understand why mine is so stuck.

[@sergiobernal3740]

How do you reinstall the pins ??

[@GeorgePrzygoda]

it helps, thank you Richard !

[@marissaboyington9213]

Can you put a column from a Chevy lumina fit in a Buick

[@magnificenthonky]

Certainly. Though, depending on the year of the Lumina, and the year of the Buick, some modifications may have to be made, some fabrication may have to take place... In other words, maybe it will bolt straight in, or maybe not. Not enough info given for a clear answer

[@joenail3252]

My kind of guy!

[@edsanderson1311]

Great idea, why buy a tool you may only use once. I have a 91 Camaro that will not lock in place. After I fix it I will probably never work on it again or any other.

[@frankrizzo442]

Can someone tell me what a #8 32 thread bolt is? What’s the diameter of the bolt?

[@chadc2000]

I was wondering that too. I was wondering if he meant it is a grade 8 (strength of metal) 8/32" screw. But maybe not because it seems a little big to be an 8/32". Maybe 10/32" or 12/32"? I may buy one of each.

[@jimmypodunk]

@@wickedwoman5471 I never heard him say #10. He said grade 8 and #8.

[@nathanpolkoski5277]

It’s a standard size lol smaller than 1/4 they are around just gotta look. They will say 8/32 need about an inch long. Took me 5-10 minutes to find it in the isle

[@frankrizzo442]

Nathan Polkoski thanks. I ended up getting a pivot bolt remover from amazon to make it easier.

[@salrenee]

Tried this, and the bolt is now stuck in there!!

[@yuyu63]

helpful lifehack

[@shuarchenegerhipopotamos691]

Creo que el que iba manejando este carro se estampó se le quedó el cerebro en el volante

[@Opesyerdaddy]

5:09

[@timwiseman7204]

wow thanks a lot I have been trying to figure out that for 2 months

[@albertcassler8763]

Why not use a cutting torch?....instead I just used a loose screw and pulled it out with a pair of needel nose pliars....a littel wiggel action and a screwdriver as a fulcrum does the trick...a regular steel screw didn't need to be grade 8...A degree in automotive technology is very helpful...sorry I didn't go to an African College but being an expert in Micky mousing with Donald duck parts has its own rewards...lol

[@DS-ss396]

I heard if you unscrew the metal cap off the top of a spark plug,the threads are the same as the pin threads. You can pull it out that way.

[@albertcassler8763]

@@DS-ss396 Got it

[@magnificenthonky]

Yeah, tried that. It didn't work. In my van, those pins are jammed in tight as hell. Ended up bending the hell out of the 1st and 2nd screw, then the 3rd screw snapped off flush with the pin. I'd recommend the Grade 8, if one can find it (and thus far, I've not had luck in finding 8-32 in Grade 8)

[@beastking55]

i have been at this for 4 weeks and im now just getting to this oint bunch of bs

[@oreodizzle999]

thank you 84 monte carlo

[@chrispuckett8955]

Where can you buy the pins? I only have one in my steering column