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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: Dakota on July 11, 2020, 01:16:48 PM

Title: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: Dakota on July 11, 2020, 01:16:48 PM
I'm looking for confirmation that I've got my crush cam oriented correctly on the splines for the steering column.  I've got roughly a 1/4" gap between the can and the column.  I'd like to think that I had the splines lined up right but thought it best to check with the wizards here before I go any further. 

Thanks. 
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: JS29 on July 11, 2020, 01:29:06 PM
I measured mine at 1/8th of an inch on one car and 3/16" on another. Hope that helps.  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on July 11, 2020, 05:50:08 PM
Yes: That looks good to me.
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: 1 Wild R/T on July 11, 2020, 06:16:47 PM
 :iagree: With Sheldon..... 3/16 wouldn't bother me but 1/8 seems tight...
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: Dakota on July 11, 2020, 07:14:33 PM
Thanks guys.  I'm going to use some painter's tape to mark the current position of the can in the column, then pull it off and see if I line it up again in the same spot with the same gap.  I think it's good where it is bit it's not much extra work to make sure. 
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on July 11, 2020, 07:29:05 PM
It should only go on one way without supreme force.
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: Dakota on July 16, 2020, 06:17:20 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on July 11, 2020, 07:29:05 PM
It should only go on one way without supreme force.

I really hate being an idiot.   :pullinghair:

Pulled the can. I don't remember forcing it but it was definitely in the wrong spot by 2-3 teeth.  It doesn't sound like a lot except the marks I made on tape on the crush can and column were separated by about an inch after getting the can installed correctly.  That would've royally sucked to have the steering wheel in the wrong place. 


Gap is at 3-16" now.
Title: Re: Crush can gap - is 1/4” correct?
Post by: dodj on July 16, 2020, 06:55:39 PM
Not sure how you could be off 2 or 3 teeth, without REALLY forcing it and shearing off a tooth or two?