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Rag Joint/Steering Coupler

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Post by BBMALIBU Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:40 pm

Besides The Parts Place and Ebay, where else can rag joints be purchased, for both Manual and Power Steering?



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Post by thatfnthing Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:44 pm

rockauto.com -- look for 'steering coupling assembly'
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Post by Joe73 Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:10 pm

I bought mine from rockauto.com. I just took a look at it. I tried it and it fits well. The only markings on the box say "Coupling 200". Differences I found when comparing it to my original is that the original one uses rubber with white threads in it similar to a car tire tread. The new one is solid black and looks like its a hard density rubber, but shiny. Kind of like a polyurethane. Also, my original uses a 12 point head bolt. The new one uses a hex bolt.

I did read some time ago, if I remember correctly, NAPA sells the rag part of the joint as a replacement item. That would allow you to reuse your metal parts if they are still good.

Just FYI.
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Post by BBMALIBU Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:38 pm

Now the next magic question.

How do you change the rag joint?

I know how to separate it from the gear box, but what about the other end?
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Post by Joe73 Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:43 pm

Two nuts on the back. Theres a flange on the steering shaft.
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Post by BBMALIBU Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:51 pm

Joe73 wrote:Two nuts on the back.  Theres a flange on the steering shaft.

Since I don't have a replacement to view, I thought the flange was part of the rag joint lol! .

Thank you.
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Post by Joe73 Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:23 am

I have factory manual steering but I think the flange is on the shaft. Someone with power steering should be able to confirm.
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Post by BBMALIBU Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:06 am

Joe73 wrote:I have factory manual steering but I think the flange is on the shaft.  Someone with power steering should be able to confirm.

It is probably the same, because my car came with power steering and it is as you described.
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