I have an '81 Camaro and I'm changing the steering column out because the last people lost the key and broke the column. What's the best way to remove the column from the steering box? It seems to be riveted to the steering box. Before it gets to that there's a spline with teeth, shaft, and U clamp. Is it possible to take it apart there? I took the clamp off, but can't get it apart. Anybody have any good ideas? And when I finally get the column off, how hard will it be to put the new column on?
Thanks!

 

Its prolly a bitch.i am going to be doing mine very soon..if u dont have ur answer by then il let u know what i did k..

I got 1987 iroc z 5.7 goodluck

 

Just change the ignition lock cyl. it's much eaiser and a lot quicker. The only thing you might have to borrow is a steering wheel puller. but believe me it's the simple way out. The u-bolt on the shaft is where it splits it might be a bitch coming apart dont try to take apart the nylon washer it's ment to stay together.
JTS

 

wats it take to pool off that steering wheel? im bout to change mine out on my 79 camaro.