Steering shaft issue

[Adam in CLE]

09 TC donor. 2nd build as the 1st was in an accident. I didn't have this issue on the first build. Appears I do now. Has anybody else had this fitment problem with the steering shaft buckle hitting the front firewall?

 

[Rttoys]

Many have. Trim the firewall and keep going

 

[Adam in CLE]

Yeah, figured but didn't know if it was a part or form issue.

 

[Rttoys]

The biggest thing is that the collapsible part of the steering shaft is actually free. When they are froze up, that’s when they become a problem. The rest is just tolerances and variations.

 

[Robinjo]

If you have the collapsible shaft end on the steering wheel side all the way towards the wheel, it can do this. The bolt on the wheel side should rest in the notch on the end of the steering wheel shaft that fits to the collapsible shaft. Mine used to touch when it was jammed all the way towards the steering wheel, now it doesn't. If it still does after doing this, then trimming may be required.

This maybe inch of difference changes that angle and may let it clear the firewall.

 

[Markm]

I used some pliers and bent in towards the front of the car and got the clearance needed

 

[LLBenJ]

Yes, many of us have had to cut much of the firewall at the steering shaft to clear it. Trim and check to minimize material removed. One of many DF parts you will encounter that don't fit "right" and require unexpected modification. If you're preparing your car for a show go easy on the cuts and modulate the radius with a Dremel of another tool so it looks as "factory" as it can be. I had to heavily modify my newly powder coated firewall to ensure the steering column would travel unimpeded in the build.

 

[Ark :D]

Most of us had "one" DF part that required modification, not "many". That being said, I also had to modify my firewall piece.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Alternatively, the EPS mounts can be slotted and moved side to side to gain the extra clearance.

Many parts not fitting is an exaggerated opinion.