To tighten a tilt column?

[custom10nut]

Ok. I’ve searched and searched, but couldn’t find any threads on a “How to” to tighten a 70-72 Tilt-Column.
I did a search on YouTube and found one on a Square body column, and it seemed pretty simple to do. Remote wheel, the hub, and turn signal controls.
Then its just a matter of tightening the mounting screws ( that tend to loosen over time), and put it back together.
I was wondering if the two versions are anything alike, mechanically speaking
Any thoughts?

[clay68c10]

The turn switch needs to come off, and the collar that covers it. Then pull the tilt spring and pivot pins. Then the intermediate shaft and lower bearing.
....Then you can get to the 4 bolts that actually get loose.

[custom10nut]

Seriously? You are talking about inside the column? Is there a blown up schematic picture, or a. Idiot of this procedure?
The reason I ask is, I don’t want to get into something that I’ll end up messing up and then have to buy a new column.
Thanks for the response

[CSTGURU]

Dragging up an old thread, but i have the same question. I recently bought an early 70's van tilt and it is loose in the mechanism as well. It there a worn part that should be replaced? or does it just need an adjustment?
Is there a good thread on this subject, did some searches, but nothing i could find.

[RustyPile]

Originally Posted by CSTGURU

Dragging up an old thread, but i have the same question. I recently bought an early 70's van tilt and it is loose in the mechanism as well. It there a worn part that should be replaced? or does it just need an adjustment?
Is there a good thread on this subject, did some searches, but nothing i could find.

Your issue could be a broken part, a worn part, or just bolts that have worked loose.. You won't know until you open it up.. For me, the procedure is too long to post here.. Forgive me, I'm 78 years old.. Servicing/repairing the tilt steering column is thoroughly covered in section 9 of the GM service manual.. I keep harping until I sound like a broken record.. If anyone is serious about working on these old trucks, a set of instructions is the first tool to reach for.. Service manuals of each year of '67 - '72 Chevrolet and GMC are readily available as free pdf downloads...

To help you get started, here's one source:

https://getquickmanuals.com/manuals/...ad545ea91d608f

If you want to buy the actual book, go here:

https://www.factoryrepairmanuals.com...rvice-Manuals/

[Accelo]

You will need a method to pull the tilt pins. Typically is is just tightening the bolts. A little green loctite thread locker will help it from returning. only use enough to see it on the bolt.
Truck will seem to drive like new when it's repaired.
Rick

[CSTGURU]

Thanks guys, i watched some of the 73 and newer column videos. Took mine all apart and found the 4 bolts had backed out, tightened and re-did it all. ITs mint like new now.

[custom10nut]

I all but forgot I started this thread, and thank those who responded.
As it works out, my good friend/neighbor has a Jeep shop, and take a guess where AMC procured the tilt columns they put in the CJ-5/7?
He’s got the specialty tools to tighten my column, I just have to make the time to go do it.