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#1
08-20-2025, 07:49 PM
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Steering Shaft Upper Misalignment.
I posted this in the '64/'65 GTO/Tempest section, but the problem could be in any '60's Pontiac.or other GM.
The steering shaft that runs from the steering wheel to the steering gear is not concentric with the steering colum at the steering wheel end. I have to push the shaft down approximately 3/8" to align it with the turn signal switch bearing. This requires considerable force. My concern is the upper and firewall bearings being stressed due to the misalignment. I don't know if there is an adjustment to correct this issue. If the steering gear could be aligned to match the position of the upper shaft angle, all would be OK, but this is not an option that I"m aware of. As of now, the steering is assembled and everything works just fine. should I be concerned or do any of you have suggestions on how to align.
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#2
08-21-2025, 11:27 AM
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Can the rag joint (steering box side) be holding it off? Might can loosen the pinch bolt and tap it down towards the box for some extra clearance.
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#3
08-24-2025, 09:33 PM
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The problem is not the position of the pinch bolt. The problem is that the shaft is not concentric with the positon of the upper bearing in the turn signal switch. The shaft sits about 3/8: too high, requiring that I force the shat downward to slide it into the turn signal switch bearing.
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BONESTOCK GOATS '64 GTO Tripower Hardtop (Wife's Car) '64 GTO Tripower Post Coupe (My Car) '99 Bonneville SE Sedan |
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#4
08-24-2025, 10:02 PM
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Loosen the outer column from the dash and pull it upwards.
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#5
08-24-2025, 10:41 PM
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The outer column is already as high as it will go in the dash opening.
If the attachment to the firewall was adjustable , or if the angle of the steering gear could be changed, adjustment could be made to correct the misalignment. But, I don’t believe there is any adjustment at either of these locations.
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#6
08-25-2025, 08:51 AM
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It is a symptom of a 60 year old vehicle. The body and frame have sagged and they no longer are aligned as they were from factory. Similar problems occur on 67-72 GM trucks.
Try checking the condition of the body mounts. Did you recently replace the steering box?
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#7
08-25-2025, 09:49 AM
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On my '67 A body, IIRC, there is a firewall plate that locates the bottom of the column. There is a circular clamp on the plate that clamps the outer tube of the column.
George
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