1976 Chevy C10 Tilt Steering Column Rebuild - GM Tilt Column Repair 1969-1976

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Does your Chevy C10 have loose steering? You've tried to adjust the steering column, replaced some bearings and even replaced the steering wheel, but still, the steering is sloppy. David Spence will show you how to do a complete teardown and get into the guts of the steering column. At 20:55 we realized that the bearing was installed upside down. You may skip over this part, if you wish. However, there may be useful information that leads up to this part of the video. This video does get bit long, but you will find it informative and detailed. We will show you the tips and tools to complete your steering system rebuild and get you driving once again with confidence.
This tilt steering column rebuild is part of our 1976 Chevy C10 shop truck restoration project.
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  • @marklaas4475
    @marklaas4475 Жыл бұрын

    I don't even own a classic truck yet but I am going to. You're so detailed and I could listen to you talk all day 🤣 great stuff!

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching. It's good to hear that you find our videos useful.

  • @kgroombr
    @kgroombr Жыл бұрын

    By far the best video on youtube on this subject! Best detail, and pace. Thank you!

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting and watching!

  • @Barbantus
    @Barbantus8 ай бұрын

    This video needs more likes. I could not figure out why my steering column had so much play in it after I put everything back together. The way this collar is shaped makes it seem like it's supposed to hold the spring. I wasted so much time on this! You saved my LIFE BRO!

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time away from tackling your steering column project, leaving these kind words, and expressing your thanks. It's greatly appreciated.

  • @JG0en187
    @JG0en187 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video its was a huge help dont think I could have fixed my wheel without it.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. Happy to help!

  • @monstermccallum
    @monstermccallum5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so, so much for this video. I am from Tasmania, Australia and my wife brought a 1973 El Camino and it has this exact issue. From watching this brilliant step by step you habe saved us countless dollars as well as valuable time.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow! Thank you so much for letting us know.

  • @monstermccallum

    @monstermccallum

    5 ай бұрын

    I will be checking out your other videos to see what you have that may be applicable to my 1972 Chev Kingswood Wagon. Both our cars are quite rare here in Australia.

  • @ryanlutton8193
    @ryanlutton81933 жыл бұрын

    Very well done! "Slots to the front of the truck". That is my problem! I have it the other way, ball bearings keep tilting out of place when I install lockplate/retainer. Going back out to try again for the 97th time haha. Thank you so much!

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Glad you found our video and that you were able to solve a frustrating problem. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexandradelucadean2365

    @alexandradelucadean2365

    2 жыл бұрын

    Xc

  • @believelandbrad
    @believelandbrad Жыл бұрын

    Absolute life saver. Can't thank you enough!

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure. Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!

  • @jeremyhartman1225
    @jeremyhartman12252 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I had to change the pot metal piece that always breaks in the tilt for the ignition. Wouldn't have been able to do it without your video. 👍💯

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! Thank you for sharing the outcome of your project. Thanks for watching!

  • @RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks
    @RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this info. I had the very same issue with mine and my ball bearings went everywhere when I disassembled. With this video I can now confidently fix!!

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so very welcome, and happy to know that you can go forward with your project. Thanks for watching!

  • @greglenz9654
    @greglenz96542 жыл бұрын

    That had to be the best damn how to video,very very informative Thanks &keep up the good work.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for writing something so nice. Happy to know that you appreciated our efforts. Thanks for watching!

  • @randywelch55
    @randywelch552 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, awesome, awesome. Thank you for this video.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! We're happy to know that you found the video useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @tmmyjay
    @tmmyjay2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the nice comment. It's encouraging. Thanks for watching!

  • @inrealitywetrust2610
    @inrealitywetrust26102 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Thank You

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome and a pleasure to know that we've helped. Thanks for watching!

  • @pablojulio5071
    @pablojulio5071 Жыл бұрын

    On the original centering sphere you can open the spring up and that will tighten up the joint

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    I would suspect you are correct about that. As long as I had to do it and the part was available new I went with new.

  • @davecolquhoun9315
    @davecolquhoun93152 жыл бұрын

    This would be a great how to do it, however, it just needs a little time edit, take out the part, where the piece is installed wrong, and it will be great.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is a subtitle at around 20:55 that gives the warning, "bearing is upside down." We can make a notation in the description as well in case viewers want to skip over this part of the video. I believe at the time of publication, we had it in mind that there was information leading up to the point when the bearing is upside down and a retake would have been extremely difficult. Maybe at the same time it gives caution that the bearing is installed wrong, and maybe it's a way to tell our viewers not to make the mistake. Your comment is valid in that it would shorten the video for easier viewing. At this point in time it would require and edit of the actual video and republication, which would upset the algorithm and bring the view count to zero. Thanks for watching.

  • @davecolquhoun9315

    @davecolquhoun9315

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CarzPlus OK, makes sense , I just watch , to learn, and get distracted with extra information, HAA HA

  • @racer4901
    @racer49013 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a job. Do non tilt wheels have the u joint. The plastic piece below that is broken on my 82. The gear indicator screws to it and it is broken there. I may just rivet a small piece of metal to the plastic and attach the gear indicator to the metal. Removal would be too much trouble

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, quite lengthy. The universal joint would not be needed in a non-tilt column, but I haven't worked on non-tilt columns and could be incorrect in that assumption. Thanks for watching.

  • @rafaelmendez4789
    @rafaelmendez47892 жыл бұрын

    hello friend, your video helped me a lot to disassemble the column of my chevy since I have the same problem, but could you tell me where I can get the parts that I replace in the video to be able to change them to my chevy as well

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is where we found ours. Here's a link for the tilt steering column rack and bearing rebuild kit: www.vintagejeepparts.com/products/83510055_Tilt-Steering-Column-Rack-and-Bearing-Rebuild-Kit.html

  • @TheEasye1955
    @TheEasye19552 ай бұрын

    How do you remove the retainer ring??

  • @bradyschuh4732
    @bradyschuh47322 жыл бұрын

    Any idea where I can find that tool? I've searched all through the interwebs? The job tool you mentioned.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try GM Parts Giant. Let us know if you have any luck there. Thanks for watching!

  • @rayr2779

    @rayr2779

    4 ай бұрын

    No love there. We would all love to be able to use this tool but sadly can't be found :-(@@CarzPlus

  • @drewdowncutomz4792
    @drewdowncutomz47923 жыл бұрын

    Any way I can swap the signal wiring with out digging that deep? I'm puting a tilt colum on my 73 but wiring for colum doesn't match

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are 3 ways I can think of off hand. Find a plug that mates to the column you are using and wire it to match where the wiring comes out of your column. Second, hard wire the wires from your column using soldered connections and heat shrink tubing where the wires leave your column. Third, use quick disconnects to do the same. I would use the first method, as it would be the cleanest looking finish install. All of these assume that the turn signal unit in your column is functional.

  • @TheBubbagumprocks
    @TheBubbagumprocks Жыл бұрын

    That bearing you took out at 20 minutes even on the back of the column shaft. Whats the piece called? Mine broke and can't find replacement

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    I would talk to a steering column rebuilding company to see if you can source one.

  • @gimmefuel7268
    @gimmefuel72682 жыл бұрын

    With this be the same for a 1984 model Chevy truck?

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Since the columns are different in a number of ways, I cannot guarantee this will be the same.

  • @laynegruver4959
    @laynegruver49592 жыл бұрын

    When you replaced the bearing did the outer ring stay in because mine exploded and the only thing that stayed was the outer ring and I cant figure out how to get it out

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    The parts were easy to remove on mine. The worst issue I had was making sure I got all the old ball bearings out. A very pointed tweezers might help in your case. It sounds like there may be some galling on one of the parts causing the ring to hang up.

  • @laynegruver4959

    @laynegruver4959

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CarzPlus I've gone to the next part of the steering column so I can push it out from the back I got one of the 8/32 screw pins out but they are really in there

  • @mikelink8094
    @mikelink8094 Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever find a place to get the job tool for the centering sphere?

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    No, we just accomplished it with brute force. Not a preferred method in my book, but it worked.

  • @alexvelez2141
    @alexvelez2141 Жыл бұрын

    Hey boss do you happen to have the part number for that tool you recommend? I screen shot the page you put in the video but i dont see a part number and cant find that tool. Thanks in advance

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    No, unfortunately we don't. Have you tried LMC truck. We might have purchased ours there. Thanks.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds good. Thanks for the tip. Always good for our viewers to hear and share new ideas.

  • @rayr2779

    @rayr2779

    4 ай бұрын

    Nope. No love there either.@@CarzPlus

  • @rayraysalsero
    @rayraysalsero Жыл бұрын

    i need a steering column for my 96 f-150. Would they for that truck?

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    Having not worked with a 96 F-150 I can not say yes.

  • @davecolquhoun9315
    @davecolquhoun93152 жыл бұрын

    Oh and change the title to GM tilt column repair 69-76 or what ever the year span is, as they are all the same, and it will get more eyes, I watched , and I am doing a 71 Camaro

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That's a good suggestion. I can and will edit the KZread title. You're right. It will help with keyword searches. Anything within the video will stay the same. Thanks again!

  • @imabuzzard1
    @imabuzzard1 Жыл бұрын

    you're working way too hard. use a gm lock plate compression tool to remove snap ring. All of the gm and jeep parts are assembled in Saginaw, Mi. and interchange. Net dealer price on the bearing packs is under $20. You will also find that the Chrysler tilt columns use the same internal parts as GM. Snap on sells the swivel pin removal tool for the pins. The first time you break your 8/32 screw in the pin you'll regret not having the correct removal tool.

  • @CarzPlus

    @CarzPlus

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd have to agree. At the time I was too cheap to buy one. Later on, I did.

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