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bearings in the steering wheel

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by chucky, Apr 10, 2005.

  1. chucky

    chucky Member

    I've pull off my steering wheel and by mistake the bearings on the steering all fall down, i was wondering if someone knew how to put back the bearings with like a plan or tips. i don't know where the small one and the big one goes. thank you


    (My car is a 72 skylark)
     
    chucky, Apr 10, 2005
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  2. 68 LeSabre 4dr

    68 LeSabre 4dr Well-Known Member

    Bearings :Dou: :eek2: Ya gotta drain the water out of the column before you pull the wheel or the bearings will fall out ...... :Smarty: :confused:
     
    68 LeSabre 4dr, Apr 10, 2005
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  3. chucky

    chucky Member

    i need to have a plan to know how to put back the pieces on the column of the steering wheel... :confused:
     
    chucky, Apr 10, 2005
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  4. David Van Horn

    David Van Horn Member

    this happened to me once

    I had this happen on a 74 LeSabre. I found all, or almost all, of the little ball bearings and put them back in their race using grease to hold them in place. Then I reassembled the column and it worked okay. However, I only had one size of ball bearing to deal with. I can't imagine how you could have two sizes. There must be some mistake. :puzzled:
     
    David Van Horn, Apr 21, 2005
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  5. jamyers

    jamyers 2 gallons of fun

    Huh??? :shock: :Do No:

    If your bearing fell apart, you need to replace it. Especially if you only removed the steering wheel, and not the shaft c-clip and lockplate. Take the inner and outer races to a dedicated bearing shop (or GOOD parts house), they can cross-reference or match the size.

    If I recall, there's only one bearing, it goes on the shaft before the spring that pushes against the lockplate/c-clip.
     
    jamyers, Apr 21, 2005
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