This works. But I just reached my hand behind the radio from the drivers side and unplugged it without removing anything.
Radio reception is still poor but now the motor noise is gone.
So the LBJ itself didn't fail, just the bolts?
Curious if you'd ever replaced your LBJ's, I know blue Loctite is recommended. I replaced mine ~10k mi ago and was super careful about Loctite and torque spec for fear of a bolt backing itself out somehow. You've got me setting a reminder to check...
Quentin, those pics hurt to look at. I never had the 'touch' for sheared bolts (read patience).
Sorry about your loss. What was the overall damage like? Had you ever replaced your LBJ's?
I replaced itr & otr and lbjs recently and still have a slightly "loose" steering wheel. It's like there's the slightest slack before the column engages the rack. I've watched the steering rack while someone turns the wheel and there is movement but it's minimal, more like just the rubber of the...
