BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

[TURNA]

Sweet because i just bought that bearing!!!

 

[69hurstolds]

Haha! You know me too well. Editing tonight I think (if I have time).

Hutch

Don't forget the porno music!

 

[oldsofb]

Don't forget the porno music!

😆😆 Did you catch my shout out to you in the last vid?

 

[Tony1968]

I installed the CJ / YJ Lower Bearing Upgrade.

Thought I would do it since the column is out and easy to get to. I took the old rubber bushing "stocker" out.
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I break out the new Lower Bearing Kit
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I packed grease into the bearing to help keep moisture and dirt from getting in as well as to lubricate. Then I just snap it into the plastic carrier and install. There's an O-Ring on the inside center of the bearing so I cleaned and lightly oiled the shaft so it would slide on (grow up ). My jack handle worked well to tap it down.
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Once it's seated I just add the collar and the retention clip and I'm done.
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Hutch

Can this be done with column still in car or is it necessary to remove ? Excellent illustration btw

 

[TURNA]

Can this be done with column still in car or is it necessary to remove ? Excellent illustration btw

You would have to remove the intermediate shaft

 

[69hurstolds]

😆😆 Did you catch my shout out to you in the last vid?

Yes! Yes I did. 😛 I approve of that musical clip while you were putting the final screws to it.

 

[oldsofb]

You would have to remove the intermediate shaft

What he said. Just remove the intermediate shaft between the column and the steering gear and get to it.

Hutch

 

[oldsofb]

And now the video

Hutch

 

[69hurstolds]

And now the video

Hutch

Ron Jeremy was disappointed with the lack of soundtrack on this one...I guess that's what you get with a quickie... 🙂

 

[oldsofb]

Ron Jeremy was disappointed with the lack of soundtrack on this one...I guess that's what you get with a quickie... 🙂

🤣🤣😎 Just the down and dirty on this one.....so to speak.

Hutch