Can a steering column bearing be pressed in w/o a press?

[dswalterwi at gmail.com (Don Walter)]

Jeff, are you referring to the one at the bottom of the steering column.
Mine is hanging arond the shaft right now. I had it held in place with a
ty-wrap but now have a new plastic bushing that I think is supposed to hold
it in place as the one in there is pretty shot.

On 9/23/05, Dan Bubb <dan.bubb@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Yes.
> I did it last year. Don't remember the specifics but, can't imagine
> how I would have mounted it in the press.
> Hammer and punch worst case.
>
> On 9/22/05, Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
> > I know it's kind of a lame question, but I'm just curious if I can get
> it in
> > with a hammer or some other non-industrial solution... :p
> >
> > Thanks! JT
> >
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