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1967 - 68 Lower bearing problems (Corvette) We all know 67 was the first year for collapsible columns for all GM Cars, The lower shafts are hallow and when the lower bearing goes bad the outer race acts like a cutting tool and can cut the lower portion of the shaft off  !!!!!   You should inspect:   Where the lower shaft exits the bottom of the column (under hood) The central shaft should be in the exact center of the lower portion of the outer tube..  If there is any question the column should be removed and closely inspected.!! Could prevent an accident..

STEERING  WHEEL ALIGNMENT & HIGH POINT CENTERING FOR ALL GM STEERING SYSTEMS

This is a must for proper handling and no play steering system !!!

The following are helpful hints in setting up your steering box :

All GM vehicles (Saginaw) steering boxes are designed with high point center steering.. Steering box gears are designed to come into full mesh when steering wheel is straight ahead.. A few degrees away from high point (or straight ahead) there will be play !! The father away from high point you go the greater the play..

Some steering boxes, especially the older types 1954 cars 62 and earlier Corvettes, have a great amount of play in the gears away from center or high point. This is a design feature!! If steering input shaft has a high point mark from the factory. It should be used as a reference only. Adjusting the steering box high point...

Rotate the steering wheel from the left to right, carefully.. Then run the adjuster screw in a little at a time, between turning the steering wheel full left & right. When the gears come into full mesh you will feel a slight binding in the steering wheel. The binding should only be felt through the approximate center of travel from full left to right. At this point you should find the center of the high point or binding.. Then make a mark or install the steering wheel straight on. Back off the adjuster so the binding is only slightly felt..    Then adjust tie rods & set toe-in so front wheels are straight ahead...

Early Chevy & 53-62 Corvette:         

After 3rd. Arm is centered and to-in is set, Test drive the car..

Make final adjustments to short drag link so steering wheel is straight

When traveling down the highway…….