crunchy sounding steering column
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Cargo Master
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crunchy sounding steering column
i have never taken apart a steering column before, and the one on my '73 f-350 is starting to feel and sound very rough and crunchy sounding, like there are broken gear teeth or something. the steering gear is new, along with the coupling. should i replace the whole column with an aftermarket equivalent, or have it repaired? i will probably rewire someday.
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There is an upper and lower sealed bearing in the column...one or both could be defective.
The upper bearing (and its retainer) fit into the topside of the upper flange, the lower bearing (and its retainer) fit at the bottom of the column.
The retainer is basically just a piece of round rubber.
When these bearings dry out, the column will usually make a swishing sound when the wheel is turned.
If one or both of the sealed bearings has come apart...that would be my guess for the source of the crunching sound.
AFAIK, there is nothing else inside the column that could be causing the crunching sound you hear.
Your F350 has a: M/T or A/T?
The upper bearing (and its retainer) fit into the topside of the upper flange, the lower bearing (and its retainer) fit at the bottom of the column.
The retainer is basically just a piece of round rubber.
When these bearings dry out, the column will usually make a swishing sound when the wheel is turned.
If one or both of the sealed bearings has come apart...that would be my guess for the source of the crunching sound.
AFAIK, there is nothing else inside the column that could be causing the crunching sound you hear.
Your F350 has a: M/T or A/T?
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