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steering column jacket upper bearing

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:53 pm
by 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

1 answer

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:26 am
by capescw
It sounds brutal, but if the center shaft is out, I used a simple broomstick and persuaded it with a hammer!

Re: 1 answer

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:23 am
by Hawkshadow
capescw wrote: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.

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:25 am
by bl5211a
I cant seem to get the upper clip out of the tube..is it a unique part or standard spring clip..?

Picture vs. 1000 words

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:34 pm
by 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.

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:31 pm
by bl5211a
now i understand..

thanks..

brian