lyndelldurr
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Replacing the bearings on the steering box.
The upper steering column bearing was destroyed along with the spring, etc. Ordered the replacement Steering Column Upper Bearing for part number 8N3517.
Somewhere I read that this part will push down in the steering column by hand or gently tap in with a hammer handle. That doesn't seem to work as the part will not push down inside the tube. I am willing but hesitant to hammer on it. It feels to be too tight.
I've never given a second look at the steering wheel for 25 years but it seems to be a different style than the jubilee replacement steering wheels available online. The center of my steering wheel is pretty much flat with an acorn nut on top and a washer underneath. Only the bearing portion of the 8N3517 is inside the tube.
I don't know if it's possible that different steering parts were used over the years or if I should just put a wood block on top of the 8N3517 and drive it in.
Thanks
The upper steering column bearing was destroyed along with the spring, etc. Ordered the replacement Steering Column Upper Bearing for part number 8N3517.
Somewhere I read that this part will push down in the steering column by hand or gently tap in with a hammer handle. That doesn't seem to work as the part will not push down inside the tube. I am willing but hesitant to hammer on it. It feels to be too tight.
I've never given a second look at the steering wheel for 25 years but it seems to be a different style than the jubilee replacement steering wheels available online. The center of my steering wheel is pretty much flat with an acorn nut on top and a washer underneath. Only the bearing portion of the 8N3517 is inside the tube.
I don't know if it's possible that different steering parts were used over the years or if I should just put a wood block on top of the 8N3517 and drive it in.
Thanks