Steering coupler installation on steering column
I had a lot of practice time on my '77 Ramcharger way back with that damn retainer, Lol. So far the Barracuda retainer hasn't come off on me.
So YMMV on this.
Not that this is any guarantee but I've had some luck working the cover tabs such as this (if this makes any sense to y'all)..........
To start, these tabs on the cover (green) all need to have a hook on them. I doubt they'll even hold for one turn of the wheel without.
I "over curl" the cover tabs inward (A) on one side and under on the opposite sides (B) so it just fits over the can.
The crimp points shown in the lower image. As the pressure is exerted to side B it pulls the cover towards the center. Side A tab creates holding tension as it is forced outward.
I had a lot of practice time on my '77 Ramcharger way back with that damn retainer, Lol. So far the Barracuda retainer hasn't come off on me.
So YMMV on this.
Not that this is any guarantee but I've had some luck working the cover tabs such as this (if this makes any sense to y'all)..........
To start, these tabs on the cover (green) all need to have a hook on them. I doubt they'll even hold for one turn of the wheel without.
I "over curl" the cover tabs inward (A) on one side and under on the opposite sides (B) so it just fits over the can.
The crimp points shown in the lower image. As the pressure is exerted to side B it pulls the cover towards the center. Side A tab creates holding tension as it is forced outward.