qa1 k member steering shaft issue

[2fastnotch]

i have a qa1 k member installed in my 89 notchback the rag joint and steering column line up but it seems to be short the bolt wont go through anyone else have this issue?

 

[matador91]

your steering shaft is collapsable so take a flat head screw driver put it into the hole at the end of the steering shaft. Next take a hammer and tap the shaft out a little till you have the needed length.

 

[2fastnotch]

which end is colapseable i know the rag joint flexes but i didnt know it was adjustable?

 

[matador91]

It's hard to explain but the rag joint itself isn't adjustable. You get your adjustment through the steering column which is designed to collapse in a accident, and that's where you get your needed length. Had to take a quick look at the car. So.. the shaft that goes through the fire wall. It sticks out into the engine bay about 3-4 inches. Try to hit it out with the screw driver hammer method or what ever works until you have the needed length.