Re: [DML] Steering Column Bushing - tricks?

[kjc <ckevinj@xxxxxxxxx>]

Some people may tell you to cut it and then put it in, but that's not good 
IMO.
The hardest part is getting the steering column back in the knuckle and 
lined up correctly.
Be careful, go slow, and get an extra set of hands at the end when you are 
lining up the column and knuckle splines.
I had to do it twice-- I had the steering wheel 180% off because I took it 
too far apart.

One other item that is difficult, depending on which part you buy, may be 
putting the bushing into the footwall. I bought the hard delrin plastic 
piece from what is now DPNW. It's a great item, and should last forever. The 
OEM rubber one should be fine and last for many years if that is what you 
already bought.
-Kevin

On 6/18/05, gzapf <x86Daddy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I plan to replace my steering column bushing soon. From what I've
> seen with some searching and my reading of the Shop Manual, this looks
> like an arduous task. Has anyone figured out a trick or two to make
> this job quicker / easier / require less removal of stuff?
> 
> Thanks,
> --Greg
> #2894





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