Not sure if this has been asked before, so I'll ask anyway! I want to completly strip my sierra steering column (except the mounting bracket). But having taken the lock off can't see an easy way to detach the remainder of the lock assembly from the column. I assume it must be possible - am I missing something?

Cheers,
Rob.

If its the same column as ours (think they are all the same) the top part with all the switch mounts just taps off see pic

steering lock before

Pic looking towards end where wheel would be. After that, it can be machined smooth like ours now or some manufacturers will exchange it at a small fee for one already machined. Will take a pic tomorrow if it helps.See pic HERE - after cutting it off with hacksaw. Now machined smooth.


HTH Ed

[Edited on 30/3/06 by esn163]

I hacksawed mine off like that then filed the ribs off, you don't see it when the steering wheel is fitted. As Ed says, it just knocks off but there's a bearing in there so it's easier to keep part of it.

All you need to do is put the key in the ignition, this will release the steering lock! undo the big nut under the horn button and the whole lot will just slide off, ITS THAT SIMPLE!

i got happy with the grinder on mine, though apparantly there is some warning about grinding aluminium with the thin discs, but i haven't had any probs and i've cut loads!

Ned.

some new pics in my archive of the finished thing here and here . Be careful if you cut it off though as its only thin ali.



Ed

[Edited on 2/4/06 by esn163]

Thx for the tips guys, took the hammer & then the saw to it this afternoon & hey presto... the job's a goodun!

Cheers,
Rob.