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48 steering rebuild

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steve m

10-09-2002 08:34:56




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on a late '48 8n steering box, what is the best way to remove the lower bearing from the shaft? thst is, how do i remove and rettach the retainer at the bottom of the shaft?
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Mountainman

10-09-2002 13:00:10




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 Re: 48 steering rebuild in reply to steve m, 10-09-2002 08:34:56  
It is just a press fit so it can be pryed out. If you are real careful you won't bend it.

In the box itself there is a soft plug (like a freeze plug) that comes out to make removing the lower bearing race possible. Get a new soft plug.

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steve m

10-10-2002 08:18:33




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 Re: Re: 48 steering rebuild in reply to Mountainman, 10-09-2002 13:00:10  
thanks mountainman, had it off in 10 seconds. too easy.
about this freeze plug thing: i was gonna leave the lower race in since it looks from the top to be ok (no scoring) and no easy way to remove it. My hands are too big to reach in with anything. But i am assuming you mean i can drive the plug into the housing with a hammer and drift. WHere can i get a replacement, and how to specify?
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Mountainman

10-10-2002 23:32:17




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 Re: Re: Re: 48 steering rebuild in reply to steve m, 10-10-2002 08:18:33  
The lower race can be easily driven out from the bottom once you pop the freeze plug out from the top - the replacement freeze plug is a common dish shaped soft metal that when installed is then hit one time with a hammer to lock it in place. I seem to recall it being 1.25" but you would be wise to measure the hole or the plug that came out. A good auto store will have it or if not then try a speed & marine store or New Holland.
Replace the race - you are too close to not do it and it will be better steering.

N - joy.

Mountainman...CA

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