Steering column clamshell install

[Delta6PK]

I've seen multiple threads concerning these, mostly about where to find replacements. I picked up a used one the other day but cant seem to figure out how to install it without first removing the cruise control arm. I was able to remove the bottom portion of the old clamshell, but I wasnt as concerned with cracking an already broken piece

Any tips would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[6894kevin]

Make sure it's the right one. Not all 80's had cruise control. I bought one and ran into that issue

 

[Delta6PK]

Make sure it's the right one. Not all 80's had cruise control. I bought one and ran into that issue

I should've specified, it does have the cutout for the cruise control arm. Challenge I'm having is this: slide it over the arm first and I'm stuck trying to get the end closest to the dash tucked underneath, by about 2 inches. Install the lower portion first, and I'm stuck trying to force the cruise control arm into the cutout.

Sorry - it's much harder to describe than to demonstrate

 

[ppc]

I would fit both pieces over the column loose, screw them together before mounting the bottom section to the column.

 

[Delta6PK]

Figured it out. Had to loosen and partially remove the lower panel in order to slide the bottom clamshell piece into position .

Thanks