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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Question Steerling Wheel problem

I have a 97 f-250 7.3. I have some play in the steering wheel. It is more up & down than sideways. It seemed to develop fairly fast. At first there was some noise like something was clicking inside and then i noticed the excessive play. Is there a bushing or something that maybe gave way? It seems to drive fine but does have a little catch in it when you turn. The steering does not seem loose as far as driving.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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There are two bearings on the steering shaft. You can get them at ford for about 20 bucks. Dont go to long with out changing them or it will eat up the shaft and the bearings wont fix your problem. Dont ask me how i know.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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There are two bearings on the steering shaft. You can get them at ford for about 20 bucks. Dont go to long with out changing them or it will eat up the shaft and the bearings wont fix your problem. Dont ask me how i know.
You ever get that fixed yet Gabe? LOL!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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You ever get that fixed yet Gabe? LOL!
Does it count if i have it tore apart? I think i have ADD. I haven my door panels off for the key less entry, my shifter off for my short throw shifter and the colum apart.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Does it count if i have it tore apart? I think i have ADD. I haven my door panels off for the key less entry, my shifter off for my short throw shifter and the colum apart.
........yeah, we'll count that! LOL!......ADD, that's funny! LOL!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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How do you go about changing the bearings? Is it something that I can replace myself and save the cost of taking it to a garage?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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O ya it it totaly doable. The major tools are a steering wheel puller, snap ring pliers, star bit sockets, and a couple screwdrivers.
 
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