C3 Steering Box Removal..

[Black 03 Z06]

It looks like a very well made piece Graham. I guess when you replace steering parts that is always a good thing.

 

[nascar03]

OK..it's in!!!

The new Flaming River universal is installed, the steering box is back in..
I had to drop the column and pull it back enough to get the U-joint in place.
Getting the steering box bolts loosened/tightened was tough with the headers in the car.
I just have to tighten a couple of ball joints yet, and put the alternator back in.
( How do you stop the ball-joint from turning when tightening the nut??)

I hope this fixes my steering slop issue.
Thanx for following along.
Graham

 

[wildone909]

While the box is off the frame look for cracking where the box bolts on and where the steering cylinder anchor bolts on. Mine cracked there.

 

[nascar03]

Wildone...
Thanx for the reminder.
The box is back in-place already.
I forgot to inspect closely but I did clean and repaint that area while the box was out and didn't notice anything.
You are correct...I should have taken the opportunity to check it closer.
Thanx
graham