Steering shaft u-joint
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Steering shaft u-joint
1976 F-150 4x4 360 4-speed with power steering
I have play in my steering and have tracked the source down to the u-joint in the steering shaft near the firewall.
I found this quote by NumberDummy (thread is here):
Note: When he says "...has no U-joint" I believe he means there is no u-joint on the lower end where it connects to the gearbox. They all appear to have u-joints on the upper end near the firewall.
The one-piece assembly is pretty expensive (over $300 at LMC). Has anyone tried rebuilding that upper u-joint? If so, can you share the part numbers you used? I don't have much experience with u-joints; can I just take that joint into a parts shop and have them find a kit that fits? Are there any other options?
Thanks.
I have play in my steering and have tracked the source down to the u-joint in the steering shaft near the firewall.
I found this quote by NumberDummy (thread is here):
1976/79 F100/250 4WD's & 1979 F350 4WD's have a rag joint, which connects the input shaft of the steering box to the flange of the one piece "lower steering shaft and coupler assy" that has no U-joint.
Since it's a one piece assembly, no individual parts are available for it. The whole tamale has to be replaced.
Since it's a one piece assembly, no individual parts are available for it. The whole tamale has to be replaced.
The one-piece assembly is pretty expensive (over $300 at LMC). Has anyone tried rebuilding that upper u-joint? If so, can you share the part numbers you used? I don't have much experience with u-joints; can I just take that joint into a parts shop and have them find a kit that fits? Are there any other options?
Thanks.
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You may have to go after market.
I was not able to find that part at a parts store.
All they had was universal style rag joints.
You might be able to find one in a jy but it's worn also so why bother.
One or two of the guys on the forum might be able to track one down for you.
Here's what I did on my '74.
Here's the link.
http://www.classicperform.com/Catalo...-Universal.pdf
Thought you might like to see some more goodies.
Scroll down to page 212 for the joints.
I was not able to find that part at a parts store.
All they had was universal style rag joints.
You might be able to find one in a jy but it's worn also so why bother.
One or two of the guys on the forum might be able to track one down for you.
Here's what I did on my '74.
Here's the link.
http://www.classicperform.com/Catalo...-Universal.pdf
Thought you might like to see some more goodies.
Scroll down to page 212 for the joints.
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Thanks, that's what I was hoping for.
I was assuming that the joint was welded to the shaft since it is sold as an assembly. I need to get out there and look at it more closely. Does anyone know if the shafts are double-D or splines?
I was assuming that the joint was welded to the shaft since it is sold as an assembly. I need to get out there and look at it more closely. Does anyone know if the shafts are double-D or splines?
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Splines.
At least on a '74
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flange of the one piece "lower steering shaft and coupler assy" that has no U-joint.
...3/4 x 36 splines.. some are fully splined but later shafts are single-D at the steering column. Verify yours, both ends, before ordering parts.
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