steering column removal....

[Soma576@xxxx]

Hey guys,

can someone tell me a good way to 'slide the middle steering column link into 
the lower universal joint'. it looks so simple but it's hard to get a good 
grip on it. maybe if someone has a good trick to this it would be much 
easier? i have the pinch bolts removed and it will soon be soaking in liquid 
wrench. i know someone on here (was it you, Robert?) had this same problem 
but i can't find it in the archives. i know whomever it was finally was able 
to get it.

also, i know it is important to keep the steering column pointed straight 
ahead when re-installing it. what can i do to make this easier? where are 
the critical points on the column pieces that must be aligned the same way 
they came off? i would like to mark them with a razor blade or marker so i 
have them back in correctly. 

any tips are greatly appreciated!

Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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