1986coupe

I took my steering wheel off to fix my turn signal switch. Naturally something else broke in the process. When I went to put everything back together I found another broken part that I can't identify. It looks like a woodruff key that is in the part that connects to the steering wheel. It is in the base of the shaft.

Any idea what it is called so that I can search for it? Or even better, where can I get one?

CorvAdel

From what you have described it sounds like the key that sits in at the base of the telescopic shaft. If it has a section that looks like it is missing, do not worry. That is where the tele lock shaft pushes up against to lock the shaft in position.
I have pulled dozens of columns apart and never seen one of these parts broken. Put the key back into the recess in the shaft with the cutout facing you and reassemble the unit.

1986coupe

Thanks but the piece is actually broken in two pieces. It looks like a stress crack finally gave way.

jhimer

Any Corvette Salvage yard will have that part. You may have to buy the telescoping shaft to get the replacement part.

Good Luck.

WVZR-1

See if you believe you're needing maybe #74 in this image. It's a poor image but it should do.

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Here's your part at Davies for $15. Pay NO attention to the years listed the part # 7809977 is correct for most years Corvette and Cadillac

http://corvetteparts.com/item/wedge-...ock-1969-1982/