Steering Column Swap Advice

So I have a 48 Spline steering wheel in my possession, I am looking at my 36 Spline steering column and now that I have taken my dash off (separately I am re-wiring the entire truck) it appears that swapping out the steering column would be a pretty straightforward job.

I am avoiding the TDCI columns as they seem to be a bit different but the 200/300TDI columns appear the same as my early D90.

Anyone attempt this before?



For reference

dozens of times. Once instrument binnacle is removed its fairly simple.

I presume tdci columns are different?

Last question, more straightforward just to pull the shaft or is it one unit?

You would be better with complete unit, no messing with the bearing sleeves

Column removes as a complete unit, never bothered to pull one apart as the cost of one doesn't justify the hourly $ to pull it apart, if one is loose or binds we get a replacement, the aftermarket now makes these columns, run the part no's through your search engine for current pricing. I have not pulled a tdci one.
Early trucks 83-93 used a 36 spline column
93-97 trucks used a 48 spline NTC9068
the early and later 83-2006 36 spline column supercedes to QMB101620


http://www.retroanaconda.com/landrover/parts_books/110/5_axles_suspension_steering_p398-471.pdf

Going to steal some space here instead of starting a new thread.

Is there any advantage to one column over the other aside from your options for a steering wheel?

The_Vermonster said:

Going to steal some space here instead of starting a new thread.

Is there any advantage to one column over the other aside from your options for a steering wheel?

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Nope...