steering column jacket upper bearing

[bl5211a]

Hello - What is the trick to remove the upper bearing from the steering column jacket. I have the jacket off the steering gear assy, but not sure how to get the bearing out.

BRian
1955 M170

[capescw]

It sounds brutal, but if the center shaft is out, I used a simple broomstick and persuaded it with a hammer!

[Hawkshadow]

It sounds brutal, but if the center shaft is out, I used a simple broomstick and persuaded it with a hammer!

X2. I did the same thing recently to get out some of the old cups from the axles for a rebuild.

[bl5211a]

I cant seem to get the upper clip out of the tube..is it a unique part or standard spring clip..?

[capescw]

Go to:

http://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/s?keyword=801422

for a picture of the bearing! There are 4 formed sheet metal tabs that are holding it in, just tightly enough to be REALLY annoying.

[bl5211a]

now i understand..

thanks..

brian