Flexible Fabric Coupling

Steering gear and column shaft must be in alignment to avoid coupling binding and metal-to-metal contact between shaft flanges. An improperly aligned column or steering gear may cause increased turning effort, directional pointing, lumpiness or popping noise. A hissing noise common to rotary valve power gears can be carried through steering shaft and inside vehicle if metal-to-metal contact exists at coupling. Coupling flange components should have at least 1/16" to 1/8" operating clearance at all times.

Fig 1: Chrysler Corp. Intermediate Shaft Collapse Measurement

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Fig 2: G.M. Column Collapse Measurement

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Fig 3: Buick Intermediate Shaft Collapse Measurement

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Fig 4: Intermediate Shaft Collapse Measurement (Oldsmobile & Cadillac)

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