I need help with steering column

[Jeff 69]

I need help with my steering column bolts. The two bolts are the ones that hold the steering wheel adapter to the steering shaft. The two bolt heads are wide. I do not know how to hold them while I put the nuts on to hold the adapter. I had to take out my steering shaft bearing to replace it. And now I do not know how to hold the bolts in place. Please help
Thanks Jeff:_confused: Im working on a 1969 RoadRunner

 

[benno440]

got a workshop manual? i remember i had same problem bu tthen i worked out i was doing it wrong and it actually went together very easy, but i am sorry for the life of me i cannot remember how i did it.
the manual will help

 

[Meep-Meep]

Are you talking about the 1/4-28 bolts with the top lock nuts? The nuts are 7/16" hex and to hold the bolts up you need to engage the square head into the slots in the column tube. They act like T studs on a mill and once they are in place the bolt head won't spin.

 

[benno440]

that's the ones I was thinking about

 

[Jeff 69]

Are you talking about the 1/4-28 bolts with the top lock nuts? The nuts are 7/16" hex and to hold the bolts up you need to engage the square head into the slots in the column tube. They act like T studs on a mill and once they are in place the bolt head won't spin.

yes that is right.

 

[Meep-Meep]

Cool. Hope you got it done.

 

[themechanic]

I had a similar problem putting mine back together.

See this thread with photos and a good explanation or two.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?53981-What-do-these-2-square-headed-bolts-secure