I'm currently replacing the rag joint on top of the steering gear box. After removing the original, I noticed there is a ground wire that is incorporated in the joint itself(this grounds across the rubber in the joint). Now the new GM rag joint that I purchased does not have the ground in it. There is no way to remove the old ground set-up from the original joint, so what do I do.

The GM service manual shows a metal ribbon that is used which is unlike what I have now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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[This message has been edited by mrthomas (edited 07-05-2000).]

The ground strap is there to make the return circuit for the horn button. The bearing in the coluum do not always provide a good ground, especially when turning the wheel. You can make a ground with wire or a metal tab(prefferably copper or brass).

Use a meter and check for continuity from one side of the rag joint to the other. The connection might be built into the rag joint.



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