I disassembled (as far as I could) the intermediate steering shaft on my 72 el camino. The rubber pot joint seal ( # 69) on the end was shot. Exploded diagram is here: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/JIML82/IntermediateShaftPotCplgEarlyBlowup.jpg
First I need item # 71 in the diagram. It is a retaining spring. Mine has a small crack & will reuse it if I can't find one. Any ideas to a source? Second thing & more important, Its become obvious that the cross pin ( #72) needs to come out if I want to get the new seal in place. It appears to be a press fit. I hammered on it a bit and it doesn't seem to want to move. So before I do permanent damage, any directions to get it out? I have access to a press at work & I'm guessing that is what I will need. Thanx -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
