Steering column bearing

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Hoppy
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Steering column bearing

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Is there a fix for the lower steering column bearing that keeps coming out of the column? I tap it back up but it slips down again after a while. I might try a clamp around the bottom to keep it in.
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Re: Steering column bearing

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Tap it back in place then either use a wire ti, or a hose clamp to secure it.
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Re: Steering column bearing

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My steering column moves back and forward about a 1/2 inch to an inch. Is this caused by the lower steering column bearing? If so, where is the lower steering column bearing?

Thanks for your help..

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Re: Steering column bearing

Post by Briano1234 »

Yep.

It is on the bottom of the steering shaft, near the foot pedals, ya can't miss it.
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