What is a rag joint, steering joint?

The rag joint other wise known as a steering joint or steering coupler is the connection between the steering gear box and your steering wheel shaft.

It comprises of a rubber fabric disk that helps buffer some of the road shock and when you run into a pot hole or speed bump.
It can, over time dry out and crack, causing some slop in your steering and if allowed to get bad enough, you could loose your steering all together.

The rag joint is one of the items that needs to be checked as soon as possible after you get your "New" Classic car or truck home and if need be replace it. This article is a step-by-step with video Rag Joint Replacement or Repair.

Some Tools you'll need to do this project are, Jack Stands, Ratchet/Wrench Set, Steering Wheel Puller, Drill.

Plan on taking your time, most of a day. You might have to drill some rivets out and that's why you need to remove the steering shaft. If your lucky and you have a newer style, then all you'll need is a Ratchet/Wrench Set,
and a rag joint. 

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