Re: Steering bearing fell out

[rdowling <rdowling@bellsouth.net>]

Benton Yoshida wrote:
> 
>         I noticed my steering was clunky and found that the lower steering
> column bearing had fallen out.  There is a plastic ring and a bearing
> dangling just above the universal joint.  I took a look at the Bentley and
> it sorta tells me how to get the column out but not much on the actual
> replacement of the bearing.  Can someone give me more details/pointers?
>         The Bentley mentions drilling out a shear bolt to get the column
> out and replacing it with a new one.  Is the shear bolt necessary to allow
> the column to collapse when face meets dash?  If I have to replace it,
> where can I get one?  Dealer?  Or will it come with the new bearing?  And
> is the plastic ring that also fell out a reusable part or is it part of the
> bearing's cage?  I guess what I'm trying to say is that I have no idea what
> is going on and should I try it myself or have a mechanic do it?  There, I
> said it.  Thanks in advance, benton----
>

 STOP! Don't even think of replacing it! Just get a hose clamp & clamp
it on the shaft to hold the bearing in place. Just snip off any 'extra'
clamp so it doesn't snag anything.

Ray  81_S
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