The spring clamp for the boot is not available. You can get the boot over pin at the top although it is not an easy job and you have to do it very carefully otherwise the boot will tear. I just finished doing this job on Saturday for the steering shaft for my 70 convertible. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:09 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Intermediate shaft rebuild 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/IntermediateShaftPotCplgEarl yBlowup.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
