If I recall, the ball bearings were loose and I just added grease to hold them in place. I didn't mess with replacing the race.
Steering column repair questions
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There was no way to do that with mine. Bearings everywhere. Plus i had the kit to replace them. Might as well do it
If you're dead set on replacing the race, I suppose with the ball bearings removed, you can gently pry the race out with a flat blade screwdriver. If the race is not galled and is in relatively good shape, just reuse it. I would inspect it first and make an assessment.
True. I believe there's an inner race that sits inside the balls around the shaft (say that in public 5 times) as well and the spring to hold all that sh*t in.
Wait, that's the LOWER bearing, right? I think I was disoriented there. The bearing has a flat side that sits on those housing lugs.
NO. Don't cut the wiring. I mean, you could, but then that's another can of worms. Totally unnecessary and would look like dog crap and likely cause problems down the road. Literally.
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Just got back from vacation and back at this column. Ive heard putting the bearings in the freezer for an hour might make them shrink enough to sit in easier. What if i seperate the bearings and that plastic piece and then tap the bearing in with a socket or flat punch? Then put the plastic piece back on and then the bearings?
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