I'm trying to remove the linkage, so I can fit my long tubes in.
Somebody tell me how to do this.
I can't even get the locking strap, off the protective sheath.
I need to know how to get the sheath off and what bolts to remove, to
enable me to get the linkage off.

Thanks

 

i think i ended up just breaking that plastic cover to get it off. and after that it's only two bolts. one on top and one on bottom.

btw, where in indiana are you?

 

Thanks, but I really don't want to break it. Haynes manual says
pop it loose. (yeah)

Shelbyville area.

Thanks

 

Ok, plastic sheath is off. I removed the bolt just above the top knuckle and the pinch bolt, just above the steering gear. Is this right?
Now what? Slide the top up the shaft? That's not working well.
Some help please!!

Thanks

 

heres how I removed mine, I took a rubber mallet and knocked the top off (hit toward front of car). and then pryed the bottom up and off using pry bar, very simple.

 

Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for.

 

Make sure you undo the bottom bolt on the linkage or you'll be sitting there for a while.

Mike