Zerk in steering column
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Zerk in steering column
My steering column has been making some weird noises (creaking) and it has some spots where it seems to jerk, like it has passed a tight spot when I make a turn. Is there a grease fitting on the column somewhere?
It is my 70 F350 with power steering.
thanks!
It is my 70 F350 with power steering.
thanks!
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What would I need to do to regrease it? About how much if I had to replace?
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I believe the proper fix for the upper bearing is to just replace it. They cost around $15 - $20, I think.
On my old column the lower bearing was making grinding noises. When I removed my column I found that it (the lower bearing) had basically disintegrated.
On my old column the lower bearing was making grinding noises. When I removed my column I found that it (the lower bearing) had basically disintegrated.
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I rebuilt my steering column in my 71 with all new bearings and retainers only takes a couple hours to do hardest part is getting the column out of the truck. Your column should have the same upper and lower bearings if I remember right. Try going to your local ford dealer and they might be able to get or have them for you. I tried getting mine at the dealer but they weren't much help even with the part numbers I gave them. But others on this site had no problems getting what they needed at there dealer.
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Thanks for posting this. I have a 78 Bronco Tilt Steering Column in my 71 F100 Truck. I noticed a little "popping" as I turned, and thought it may be the bearings starting to go.
I wish there were a person on here that did Steering Column rebuilds. I don't have the experience or the time.
Bob
I wish there were a person on here that did Steering Column rebuilds. I don't have the experience or the time.
Bob
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Thanks for posting this. I have a 78 Bronco Tilt Steering Column in my 71 F100 Truck. I noticed a little "popping" as I turned, and thought it may be the bearings starting to go.
I wish there were a person on here that did Steering Column rebuilds. I don't have the experience or the time.
Bob
I wish there were a person on here that did Steering Column rebuilds. I don't have the experience or the time.
Bob
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get some white Lithium grease in a spray can , comes out liquid then tuns to grease. put a red tube on it and squirt down inside column , works great been doing this for years to my old Mustangs .
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