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Old 10-06-2017, 01:02 PM #1
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Need help removing steering shaft off steering rack
So my steering shaft pretty much seized last week and i was trying to replace it Tuesday but haven't been able to get it to break free. I pulled my steering column and disconnected the top of the shaft and have removed the bolts. But nothing will release this POS. I have had help from two of my buddies. We used a pry bar and a sledge hammer and an air chisel and it still wouldn't break free I don't want to cut it in fear of damaging the splines but I'm running out of options. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Sounds pretty stuck. Maybe try some AeroKroil penetrating oil and a heat gun using heat and cool cycles? It worked on my stuck 3rd gen fuel filter.
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Had the same problems with mine several months ago.
Used sea foam Deep Creep penetrating lube and gave it an hour to soak. Then air chisel broke it free.

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Kroil is magic stuff. Give it a try after soaking it in some Kroil for a while.
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That's the end with the slot right? Get a. If ass screw driver and pry the thing apart a bit and pound it out.
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