[DML] Re: Steering Column bushing replacement

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

I didn't remove the steering column to install a bushing. I 
purchased one from DeLorean Parts Northwest because theirs appeared 
to be the easiest to install using my method and cut it into halves 
with my Dremel. (the lip that goes to the outside is smaller than 
Special T's for example but, I suspect special T's will last forever 
but also require steering column removal or need to be cut into 
thirds). I removed the inspection covers for the master cylinder and 
fuel tank filler. I loosened the steering shaft on the steering rack 
so the shaft would slide up. The column inside the car will retract 
about an inch and one-half, or more, away from the metal shield 
where the bushing is to be installed. This will provide plenty of 
room to install half the bushing on the bottom, rotate that half up 
to the top and install the other half with a small wooden driver - I 
had a small hammer handle I used. After installation I slid the 
steering shaft back down the rack spline moving the steering column 
down to about a quarter to eighth inch from the bushing inside the 
car, tightened everything back. It has worked great - the drive to 
PF from NJ didn't loosen it at all. I checked for any problems or 
obvious wear issues when I returned - so far none.

When I did this last install, in the spring of 2004, I removed the 
last one I did some years ago by nearly the same method and that 
bushing was not nearly the same quality of bushing. I found the 
change was not necessary. There was no obvious wear. (1998 I think?)

Harold McElraft ? 3354



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "johnzd81" <johnzd81@xxxx> wrote:
> I'm sure many out there have done this, but in searching, I didn't 
> find any answers.
> 
> 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




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