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| bf**123 |
 Jan 27 2021, 01:47 PM
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I have a 73 2.0 and having to replace both the upper and lower steering bearings. I noticed the both of the steering U-joints and have lots of rust. Would like to know if you can take apart the u-joint and blast the metal to remove the rust, then put it back together. Is it possible or better just to buy recondition parts. Thanks
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| bdstone914 |
Jan 28 2021, 09:14 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(bf**123 @ Jan 27 2021, 01:47 PM)  I have a 73 2.0 and having to replace both the upper and lower steering bearings. I noticed the both of the steering U-joints and have lots of rust. Would like to know if you can take apart the u-joint and blast the metal to remove the rust, then put it back together. Is it possible or better just to buy recondition parts. Thanks @bf**123 Soak them in Evaporust for a day or two. Spray with a lube spray and flex them. I have only had one or two out of twenty that could not be saved. If you do replace them make sure they are the same lenght as the originals. There are early ones that are longer and can bind up unless the shaft is shortened. |
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bf**123 Steering U-joint repair Jan 27 2021, 01:47 PM
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