For reasons involving the powdercoating shop not following my directions and forgetting to mask off the upper and lower steering column bearings, I need to install new ones. The upper bearing in the upper collar that houses the turn signal switch is the worst, and feels like sand when turning now. Is that a serviceable piece? I did not see a way to take it apart in the first place, but maybe I missed something? I've found these parts which suggests it is removable, but I did not see a snap ring or anything when the column was taken apart before:
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They are for different years though. My truck part looks like the '72 bearing, but it is '73 truck.

 

probably need pics

 

Check your serial number. '73's built before s/n S40,001 (2WD) or U60,001 (4WD) use the '72 bearing.

Bearing assy., steering column
73 F100-350 before s/n S40,001 (2WD) & U60,001 (4WD)
upper and lower 1" ID X 1 7/16" OD X 15/32" thick
C3DZ-3517-A

 

Same truck parts catalog pic applies to 1965/72 F100/250 2WD & 1967/72 F350.