[doc] Re: Steering Wheel Bushing.

["blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi Mike

yes i did enlarge a little and the shaft slid on easy out of the car.

now its in place, it goes in straight not too bad, but of course the 
shaft is tilted upwards, then seems to be more stiff.

i think i will put together with the steering wheel in place, and 
test it out first. at worst the steering will be stiff, but then 
without power steering, it a bit stiffer than todays cars anyway.

while i am here was going to check the craig out (it looks unused 
but is dead), first the fuse behind it.

jobs to do.
fit fog switch (one reverse light converted with wiring in place)
replace coil
temp replace seats (grey for black)
small weld.
door seals.
clean spider from binnacle!!.
valet.
new track rod ends.

though most can be done after the MOT. just can't wait for a drive!.

Regards

Steve
vin 1621


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@...> 
wrote:
>
> Steve,
> 
> It probably would have been a lot easier to enlarge the hole in 
the 
> bushing whilst it wasnt installed on the car. but now its in 
> position i wouldnt want to try and press it out again  ( unless it 
> popped into the bulkhead easily enough ??)
> 
> The bushing shouldnt be so tight as to cause difficulty turning 
the 
> wheel, it is only there to guide the shaft through the bulkhead 
and 
> take out any rattle at that point.
> 
> The shaft ideally should turn in the bushing with only a little 
> friction but likewise not rattle around in the hole at all.
> 
> #carefully# enlarge the hole with a fine round file or dremill 
until 
> you get this balance correct. Take your time doing it like you say 
> you dont want to end up doing it all again :(
> 
> Regards
> 
> Mike
> #2001 HEC6T
> 403
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > hi Mike
> > 
> > yeah thanks, this is the way i sussed out. should the lower 
column 
> > be very tight in the bushing.
> > mine is pretty tight, and difficult to turn wheel with just the 
> > lower shaft connected. (i did when the bushing was missing 
though).
> > 
> > am scared to enlarge the bushing hole as i don't want play in 
the 
> > finished result, and have to do it all again!.
> > 
> > after this job, is replace screen and small weld(after removing 
> > tank).
> > will fit new coil, refit air ducting, fit replacment temporary 
> seats.
> > then maybe try that MOT.
> > 
> > Regards
> > 
> > Steve
> > 
> > vin 1621
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@> 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > > > by the way still haven't finished the column bushing, 
bushing 
> > now in 
> > > > but column is in two halves. removed other dash pad for 
access.
> > > > 
> > > > this job is a pain to do, as if you slide the whole column 
on, 
> > the 
> > > > inner shaft just moves up.
> > > > can't see how to do it apart from pull apart the whole 
column.
> > > 
> > > Hi Steve
> > > 
> > > The best way i found was to remove the whole steering column / 
> > > steering wheel assembly( its only held up by 2 bolts + 
> electrical 
> > > connections.) Pull the 'inner' steering shaft right out and 
then 
> > push 
> > > that through the firewall on its own and into the upper u 
joint, 
> > its a 
> > > lot easier to locate it, than with the size and weight of the 
> > whole 
> > > damm thing. When its in and bolted back up with the 'pinch' 
> bolt, 
> > > simply slide the rest back over it and bolt it all back to the 
> > > underside of the dash.
> > > 
> > > Let us know how you get on, it is easier to do with a friend 
to 
> > help 
> > > you out with it.
> > > 
> > > Kind Regards
> > > 
> > > Mike
> > > #2001 HEC6T
> > > 403
> > >
> >
>







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