BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

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Sweet because i just bought that bearing!!!
 
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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 :roll:). 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

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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
 
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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.

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

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::cool: Just the down and dirty on this one.....so to speak.

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