12-12-2018, 05:54 PM
Before attempting to unscrew the big nut securing the stator tube in remove Austin's enormous pop marks by either drilling or turning so that all the damaged metal is removed. then you may attempt to undo the nut, it will undo about 1/4 turn then the whole lot turns so refit the steering tube and the outer column and screw the outer column down to remove all end float, this will stop the stator tube turning. DO NOT use grips on the stator tube if you intend to reuse it, I once spend many hours straightening one out which was the cause of very tight steering.