Taking apart a '40 column shift.

TJ

TJ

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At this point I'm trying to take apart a '40 column shift. The problem is at the bottom where the shaft goes into a two part assembly that is attached to the steering column tube. I have the bottom part of the assembly removed, but the top part will not release from the end of the shift tube. There is a pin that drops into a hole in the column and I have lifted the shift tube up the clear the hole, but this piece will not slide off the shift tube. What am I missing here? Thanks for any and all advice.
 
Maybe this parts picture from Vanpelts will help.
 

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I’m assuming you’re referring to part number 7318 ? Once it’s lifted offf the column it should slide off.
 

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Ken/Alabama said:
I’m assuming you’re referring to part number 7318 ? Once it’s lifted off the column it should slide off.
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Ken. that's what I thought too, but this will not move off the shifter tube. I've even tried to pry it off. It spins on the shifter tube, but refuses to slide off.
 
Ken/Alabama said:
Just a thought, did the 7318 separate from the 7348 ?
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No, it's still all together. Terry brought up a pin # 7337 which apparently holds everything together. I just called another V-8er and he advised that pin needs to come out. I appreciate everyone's advice and those that posted the diagram.
Very helpful. Now back to the garage and get out the pin.
 
TJ said:
No, it's still all together. Terry brought up a pin # 7337 which apparently holds everything together. I just called another V-8er and he advised that pin needs to come out. I appreciate everyone's advice and those that posted the diagram.
Very helpful. Now back to the garage and get out the pin.
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Pry the 7348 and the 7318 apart.
 
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