Re: [DML] Can I install a steering column bushing in backwards
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Re: [DML] Can I install a steering column bushing in backwards





Mike,

I had the same problem. I could not separate the pieces of the steering column to slide the bushing on. So I cut the bushing in half and slipped the two halves in around the shaft. You can get them in and it does the job.

Steve


On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 1:49 PM, "'John Hervey' john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [dmcnews]" <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


 
Ok, Thanks.
John
 
 

From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ]
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 3:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [DML] Can I install a steering column bushing in backwards
 



 
John,
 
He's talking about the bushing in the firewall.  Not the bushings inside the rack.
 
Jake
 
 
On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 2:36 PM, 'John Hervey' john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [dmcnews] <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
 
Mike, I have a rack builder here in Dallas that rebuilds all my racks and I can only tell you that the main bushing that was plastic is only one part of many that are replaced. They make a brass bushing to replace that one. I Personally don’t rebuild them because of time involved and parts needed.
If they were easy would have done it myself but I learned a long time ago that some things are best left up to people that do it for a living and have all the parts and knowledge to do it.
 
John Hervey
DeLorean Auto Parts
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From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:25 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Can I install a steering column bushing in backwards
 


 
Hi Mike ,
 
I don't know if it's just me, but the DML emails seem to have been delayed by several days...
 
Anyway, I don't think you could install it backwards because I can't imagine what would hold it in place.  Also, the idea of cutting a bushing seems counter-intuitive.  I would suggest your best option is to just get the POR-15 solvent, and do it the right way.  I'm assuming the part that is seized is the U-joint to the splined steering column shaft?
 
Changing the bushing isn't bad at all.  It's only a few bolts and a plug to remove the steering column from the car, replace the bushing, curse for 5 minutes because you keep collapsing the column when you try to put it though the bushing, then eventually reattach to the U-joint on the steering shaft.
 
Just make sure you precisely mark the joint to the shaft before you disassemble or you'll have to waste time straightening your steering wheel.
 
Jake Kamphoefner
1063
 
 
On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 9:56 PM, cambpd@xxxxxxxxx [dmcnews] <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
 
I need to install a new steering column bushing but can't budge the lower steering column from either top or bottom U joint to allow access space at the interior firewall.  However there appears to be enough room on the outside firewall side to siip on a sliced bushing.  The lower steering column is seized with POR-15 paint. 

Has anyone ever installed a new  steering column bushing backwards, that is from the outside of the firewall (trunk side) instead of from the interior of the car?

Thanks.

Mike
#5781
 
 
 





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