Re: [DML] Steering Column bushing replacement

[Soma576@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 6/25/04 10:27:20 AM Central Daylight Time, 
johnzd81@xxxxxxxxx writes:


> Is it necessary to pull the entire column to replace the lower 
> bushing (in the pedal box) or can you remove the bolts at the U-
> joint, and slide the new bushing up into place and lock it down?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> VIN 1674

The steering column has to come out.  the lip on the one side of the bushing 
goes on the inside of the firewall so it cannot be slid thru the firewall.  

to replace:
1. Loosen steering column U-joints by removing pinch bolts and sliding 
intermediate shaft (rod between both joints) and joints from the upper column. make 
sure you mark it first with a scratch or marker so you put it back together 
straight.

2. remove both left and right knee pads on driver's side

3. remove big lock nuts and bolts (2 ea.) from the column mount/brace  

4. drop column down and disconnect all wiring harnesses

5. pull column from firewall and remove old bushing

6. spray silicone lubricant on new bushing and put against firewall. use a 
long breaker bar or pipe so you can hit the bushing in from further away.  drive 
the bushing in with the pipe/bar.  

7. you may want to remove the inner part of the column and install that into 
the firewall and upper U-joint first, remember to line it up with the mark you 
made.

8 install the rest of the column and put the rest of the dash back together. 
put antiseize all over the insides of the U-joints. 

good luck!
Andy


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