Steering colum upper bearing?
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Steering colum upper bearing?
What is at the top of the column under the steering wheel? A bearing or a bushing? How do you replace it? My steering wheel has started to grind in certain positions.
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2X it's a bearing. C3DZ3517A. Still available from Ford. Note,Earnhardt,Sanderson,and Bell Ford have it in stock. It's been a while but I think they come in a package of three. Sold separately though.
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I think I have the same problem. I hear a grinding sound from the steering column when I turn the wheel at a stop or when driving slowly. Armstrong power steering, BTW.
So, how do you replace it?
So, how do you replace it?
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This should help STEER you in the right direction.
http://www.fordification.com/tech/im...ing-column.jpg
http://www.fordification.com/tech/im...ing-column.jpg
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It's really easy to do can be done in an afternoon. Here's my 4x4 column but you get the same idea for your top bearing as they are the same but mine uses a different bottom bearing. Your 2wd column uses the same top and bottom bearings part number is C3DZ3517A can be purchased at your ford dealer or a site sponsor
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uild-some.html
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Upper bearing 3517 located in 3511 flange. 3518 is its nylon sleeve, it's also available from Ford (B1AZ-3518-A).
Besides 1961/73 F100/250's & 1967/73 F350's, this C3DZ-3517-A bearing and sleeve were also used in 1966/74 Bronco's & myriad 1960/66 Passenger Cars including 1965/66 Mustang's.
Besides 1961/73 F100/250's & 1967/73 F350's, this C3DZ-3517-A bearing and sleeve were also used in 1966/74 Bronco's & myriad 1960/66 Passenger Cars including 1965/66 Mustang's.
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