[DeTomaso] The Gentlemen's Way To Drop The Steering Column

[SOBill at aol.com]

In order to remove the turn signal switch or replace the ignition  switch 
terminal strip, you must drop the steering column.
 
Here's how to do it without tears:
 
 
Go to a hardware store  and get two 8 x 1.25 mm x 40 mm (about 1 ½ inch) 
bolts. Longer is better. Do not  try this without the 8 x 1.25 mm bolts. 
Remove one of the steering column  two rear clamp bolts completely. Screw one of 
the new long bolts into the hole  where you removed the first regular bolt. 
Remove the second rear bolt. Screw the  second long bolt into the second 
hole. Remove the remaining two front bolts  (mine are Allen head) and drop the 
column down. The long bolts will support the  column, but more important, 
they will align the column clamp holes when you put  the whole thing back in 
place with only two hands and limited tolerance for  frustration. You will 
thank me for this method, believe  me.
 
Have fun,
 
SOBill  Taylor
sobill at aol.com
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