falcon steering column (non-power steer)

[raytriplej]

I am after a manual steering column (not power steering) for a falcon XD-XF.

I understand that these slide in and out a bit, but I am after a factory non-power steering column.

Thanks,
Ray
0407024533

[Tuff-ZC]

Hi Ray - they truly are the same part - you just need to tap the inner out to reach the manual box - I think it's 27mm from memory.

Best way is to take the column out and stand it on the ground on the wheel - stand on the wheel and tap the inner up till you get the extra length - this way you will not be hammering on the top bearing...

[raytriplej]

Thanks ZC.

I keep reading that they are the same part, but would like to confirm that the two parts are not going to come apart as I drive down the road. I have a spare power steer column so I will have to dismantle it to prove it to myself.

I just paid to recon the manual steer box so definately want to go back to manual steering.

[FTE 19]

Yes , Les is right , there all the same and the part your tapping out is the inner for the colapsable colum , they just slide inside each other .

[raytriplej]

Excellent, cancel the "wanted ad", I will do this on the weekend and report back.

[raytriplej]

Sorted. I rang the last owner who installed the power steering, and he advised it is still the non-power steering column, just pushed in a bit to suit the power steering box.

So I still have the non-power steering column and don't need to track one down.

Will swap this weekend.........depending on the demands placed upon me by my kiddies!