I also did this, but with a slight mod. The bushing is tough, but flexible. So, I cut a slit in one side and twisted it slightly so it could slip over the steering wheel column and slide into place. It has worked great and never wiggled free. > -----Original Message----- > From: Harold McElraft <hmcelraft@xxxx> [mailto:hmcelraft@xxxx] > Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 11:51 AM > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Steering Column Bushing - Field replacement > > Reading Richard R's note about his steering reminded me about the > time I ordered a new steering column bushing to replace one that had > failed. However, I found myself ready to go on a road trip having > forgotten about the needed repair until last minute checks of the > car. Rather than drive with the irritating rattle, etc., I decided > to improvise if possible. I finally decided to cut the bushing in > half and remove about an eighth to quarter inch section from it. > From inside the car, after cleaning all the old bushing remains from > the area, I greased the new bushing pieces with silicone grease and > installed each half with a large flat metal drift. Result, the > steering column was nice and tight for the road trip. That was six > or seven years ago. I know I need to do it "correctly" one of > these > days but I'm guessing I'll forget until ..... You know. > > Harold McElraft - 3354 > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderators@xxxx > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/