Steering Column Diagram breakdown??
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Steering Column Diagram breakdown??
I have a 79 SB 2wd that has a annoying steering column rattle that I have posted before. I have had the column apart three different times and can't find anything wrong. Yes I have already changed the bearings. What I'm looking for is a breakdown diagram of the column without tilt nor P/S because I'm thinking maybe something is missing. And the reason being is in the LMC catalog on page 102 it shows a spring right under the steering wheel which I do not have. And I'm not for sure how accurate there diagram is. Another thing I've had the shift tube out and thought I read somewhere there should be a crush washer at the bottom which I'm missing as well but not for sure on that one....
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So this diagram doesn't show a lower bearing. Does that mean that plastic bushing is what holds the shaft in place on the lower end?
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The diagram doesn't reflect that. Either does the replacement part at LMC, or Dennis Carpenter, or Virginia Classics. Have you replaced this unit before?
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Right. So that means no bearing in the lower column? I know thats the part number for the bushing, in fact two dealers in WI have this discontinued part in stock. But if I need a bearing I will buy that, or will this new bushing take up the slop in the bottom of the column?
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The bushing has the bearing in it. It is all formed as one unit. I bought my last one from a guy on ebay. It was a metal outer housing with a bearing that is way better than the plastic bushing. I haven't seen him on in a while with one though.
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I have been waiting for that guy to make up some more and put them back on too. I waited to long until they were gone and i needed two.
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