How do I remove the steering lock assembly from my 84 944 ?
12-30-2007, 03:20 AM
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How do I remove the steering lock assembly from my 84 944 ?
I was reading through the NASA rules and I found where it says I have to remove the steering lock. How do you do that on an 1984 944 ? Is it something I can unbolt from behind the dash or do I need to pull the wheel and go inside.
Help !
Tom
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Tom
12-30-2007, 10:47 AM
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The thread below has some good information on the process. You have an early car (and I understand that the assembly is a bit different for 1987 on), so YMMV.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...l+lock+removal
Good luck!
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...l+lock+removal
Good luck!
12-30-2007, 03:55 PM
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Tom,
The NASA 944 spec rules don't require removal of the steering lock.
It's only a problem if you panic and turn the key too far while underway, say in a stuck throttle situation. Just turn the key back one position and you'll still be able to steer. It's nice to have the steering lock for street legal cars like our 944 spec race cars.
Anyway, Remove the wheel, remove the hub, slide the black plastic collar off the steering shaft, come up under the dash and loosen the clamp collar bolt on the left side of the steering column. There's a hole in the dash made for this.
Turn the key to "unlock" the steering lock and slide the ignition switch off the column. Take it from there......
I'd save the labor though.
The NASA 944 spec rules don't require removal of the steering lock.
It's only a problem if you panic and turn the key too far while underway, say in a stuck throttle situation. Just turn the key back one position and you'll still be able to steer. It's nice to have the steering lock for street legal cars like our 944 spec race cars.
Anyway, Remove the wheel, remove the hub, slide the black plastic collar off the steering shaft, come up under the dash and loosen the clamp collar bolt on the left side of the steering column. There's a hole in the dash made for this.
Turn the key to "unlock" the steering lock and slide the ignition switch off the column. Take it from there......
I'd save the labor though.
12-30-2007, 05:38 PM
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Tom,
The NASA 944 spec rules don't require removal of the steering lock.
It's only a problem if you panic and turn the key too far while underway, say in a stuck throttle situation. Just turn the key back one position and you'll still be able to steer. It's nice to have the steering lock for street legal cars like our 944 spec race cars.
Anyway, Remove the wheel, remove the hub, slide the black plastic collar off the steering shaft, come up under the dash and loosen the clamp collar bolt on the left side of the steering column. There's a hole in the dash made for this.
Turn the key to "unlock" the steering lock and slide the ignition switch off the column. Take it from there......
I'd save the labor though.
The NASA 944 spec rules don't require removal of the steering lock.
It's only a problem if you panic and turn the key too far while underway, say in a stuck throttle situation. Just turn the key back one position and you'll still be able to steer. It's nice to have the steering lock for street legal cars like our 944 spec race cars.
Anyway, Remove the wheel, remove the hub, slide the black plastic collar off the steering shaft, come up under the dash and loosen the clamp collar bolt on the left side of the steering column. There's a hole in the dash made for this.
Turn the key to "unlock" the steering lock and slide the ignition switch off the column. Take it from there......
I'd save the labor though.
12-30-2007, 10:32 PM
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I was just going off the rules in the nasa rulebook, I did not go specifically to the 944 spec rules.(But it's good to know that I don't have to do the removal !)
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot. This is becoming a track only car so I might as well take it out or at least try to. (will at least make it easier to move the car around the garage. hehe)
tom
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot. This is becoming a track only car so I might as well take it out or at least try to. (will at least make it easier to move the car around the garage. hehe)
tom
