Steering Wheel
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Steering Wheel
I took my steering wheel off today on a 74 F100 to solve a noise issue from this area, I compared the parts as i took it apart to a schematic showing the different pieces, there is a spring that goes between the steering wheel and snap ring that holds the bearing in place. My truck did not have this when i took it apart, do some trucks come with out this spring or has it been apart before by others and the spring was lost? Turns out my noise is coming from the splits in the steering wheel, the molded plastic of steering wheel is moving just a little on the metal within wheel. Any solutions to fixing these or just buy a new steering wheel? Thank you.
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If you are so inclined, Eastwood offers a steering wheel resto kit containing an epoxy filler. Only $25...
Steering Wheel Restoration Kit W/O Puller
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My wheel is missing the spring as well as the canceling cam and I need to get the horn working. Im curious as to what function the spring accomplishes. BTW from what I can see, the Eastwood kit has nothing to do with the internals of the wheel or column, it appears to be merely an epoxy kit to repair cracks in the plastic.
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My wheel is missing the spring as well as the canceling cam and I need to get the horn working. Im curious as to what function the spring accomplishes. BTW from what I can see, the Eastwood kit has nothing to do with the internals of the wheel or column, it appears to be merely an epoxy kit to repair cracks in the plastic.
Turns out my noise is coming from the splits in the steering wheel, the molded plastic of steering wheel is moving just a little on the metal within wheel.
'scuse me if I'm making a leap but it seemed to be a rational conclusion.
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Ok, ya, missed that part, was focused on the missing parts in the column as I am missing them too. My bad. The splits in the wheel is pretty much a cosmetic issue whereas the missing spring and snap ring could be more.
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The spring keeps tension on the shaft but still allows it to "float" inside the column. Yes, it needs to be there. Without the proper tool, it's a real bear to take apart. Without the proper tool, it's just about impossible to get back together. That's why people leave it out. Since the bearings won't have any preload on them, the shaft wobbles in the column and can make the steering sloppy. Find the spring, ...put it back.
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The spring keeps tension on the shaft but still allows it to "float" inside the column. Yes, it needs to be there. Without the proper tool, it's a real bear to take apart. Without the proper tool, it's just about impossible to get back together. That's why people leave it out. Since the bearings won't have any preload on them, the shaft wobbles in the column and can make the steering sloppy. Find the spring, ...put it back.
, what tool is this? One to install the spring? Are you talking about a steering wheel puller? I'd guess not as I dont see how one would help on the installation.
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I think he is talking about the puller. Installing the spring should be no problem other than pushing down on steering wheel to get the nut started. LMC truck has the spring and cam signal off. They also have to complete turn signal switch in case yours is missing the plastic arms the cam activates to turn siganls off with the steering wheel.
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Mine has slop in the shaft as well. My steering is off a 78 and seemed to be a little different then the 73. I put the spring in and had to tighten the nut a lot to get the wheel to touch the cam. My wheel currently has the loose wobble. Any ideas?
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Mine had slop & when I went to replace the column I noticed the plastic collar at the bottom of the shaft had worn out. I took the bearing out of the top of the old shaft used some scrap metal tubing to make a sleeve and mounted the bearing where the collar used to be. It's lasted about 150k miles and counting.
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