914-4 Steering Column Bearing replacement, how I did it Options

[lennyhope]

I pulled the steering column, disassembled the shaft and tapped the bearing out. Took an hour to complete.

Glad this got bumped; I'm getting ready to do this ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Question: I will replacing the the steering shaft housing too; what will it take to pull it off the shaft ?

HOW DO YOU PULL THE COLUMN?...WHAT NEEDS TO BE UNDONE?

[euro911]

HOW DO YOU PULL THE COLUMN?...WHAT NEEDS TO BE UNDONE?

IIRC, this is how I did mine:
Remove the steering wheel. Remove the circlip from the shaft
Remove the lower dash pad
Unscrew the steering column support (two Allen screws)
Remove the ignition and stalk wiring plugs from behind the support
Pull the support off of the shaft

[jim_hoyland]

HOW DO YOU PULL THE COLUMN?...WHAT NEEDS TO BE UNDONE?

IIRC, this is how I did mine:
Remove the steering wheel. Remove the circlip from the shaft
Remove the lower dash pad
Unscrew the steering column support (two Allen screws)
Remove the ignition and stalk wiring plugs from behind the support
Pull the support off of the shaft

So it's gonna slide right up and off... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[euro911]

So it's gonna slide right up and off... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Pretty much. I forgot to mention that there's a couple of plastic tubes for the windshield squirter nozzles that need to be disconnected from the stalk too.

[jim_hoyland]

So it's gonna slide right up and off... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Pretty much. I forgot to mention that there's a couple of plastic tubes for the windshield squirter nozzles that need to be disconnected from the stalk too.

Thanks Mark.

[jim_hoyland]

Got a question: I have two bearings, the larger bearing goes on the top as previously discussed. Where does the smaller bearing fit ? The housing doesn't have a recessed area for the smaller bearing like top top one.

[euro911]

Lookie here (2) and (6)

[jim_hoyland]

Hmmm.....looks like The Who assembly would have to be pulled to install the smaller Bearing (2) ?

[euro911]

I only replaced the one closest to the steering wheel. It cleaned up a lot of the free-play (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Aualexa1]

HOW DO YOU PULL THE COLUMN?...WHAT NEEDS TO BE UNDONE?

IIRC, this is how I did mine:
Remove the steering wheel. Remove the circlip from the shaft
Remove the lower dash pad
Unscrew the steering column support (two Allen screws)
Remove the ignition and stalk wiring plugs from behind the support
Pull the support off of the shaft

Bringing back an old thread. My wheel has a decent amount of play in all directions. A previous owner has already put the metal repair bushing, but its the actual bearing where the motion is. Trying to clarify how to remove the old bearing. Where it says "pull the support off the shaft" the "support" is the shaft cover tube and the housing. Is that correct? And when you remove those things, the bearing will come off with the shaft cover tube and then you press it out, reinstall the cover tube, and press in the new bearing?

Edit: Figured it out. The support is just the black surround piece on the steering column. Slides off with some force after undoing the Allen bolt underneath.

[Aualexa1]

Here’s a link to another description of this project. Shows the complete removal of the steering shaft support as well as replacement of the lower bearing.

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/91...ing-column.html

[cassmcentee]

Couple pics of mine that I just finished...
Hope it helps...

[wolfswest]

Hi,

in the first post is mentioned: Upper Steering Shaft Bearing, 914 1.7/1.8/2.0 (1972-76) prt# 911-347-771-02-M100

=> does this mean that a '69- '71 uses another type of bearing? If so, any details on that part?

It's seems that the early cars use lot's of different parts and not every distributor knows this or documents this, it's frustrating...

THANKS ALOT!

[930cabman]

Looks straightforward, I have been wiggling my steering wheel for years, maybe there is an easy fix.

Looks like pulling the upper column is the answer

Thanks all

[RTz]

Part# 911-347-771-02-M100 is no longer available, so it seems. Anybody know a source or alternative?

Edit: Appears 911-347-771-02 is equivalent and still available. Can anyone confirm?

[Chad911sc]

Both bearings lower and upper are still available. The part numbers are in the picture. The original bearing has a plastic inner layer. This allows the bearing to flex more than I cared for. After replacing both bearings and putting the steering column back together, it still had way too much play for my liking. When I purchased the car, the PO had used a sleeve to fix it sometime in the past. It’s a good thing I didn’t throw it away, because I ended up using it. After much searching on the Internet, trying to find a bearing to fit the shaft made of steel with no plastic, it was impossible. The original bearing is 22x40x8mm. After more searching I found a 24x40x8mm steel quality VXB bearing that cost me 40 bucks. When used over that sleeve my steering now is super tight with no deflection. So if you’ve done this change out of new bearings, and you’re not satisfied… This is the way to go!

[Chad911sc]

The site won’t take my pictures from my camera roll. Yes the part number you referenced is correct and still available. The bottom bearing is part # 6003-2NSE.

[RTz]

Thanks Chad, that's interesting. To clarify, you used a 2mm oversized ID bearing and filled that oversized space with the sleave?

[RTz]

I can confirm upper bearing part#911-347-771-02 works perfectly on a 1972 model.

[Chad911sc]

Yes….if you use that sleeve that is offered on many Porsche websites it takes up the 2mm’s needed to fill when using that VXB bearing that is all steel. It is a Much better fix than the one offered as a stock replacement. It has a plastic insert with tiny little plastic teeth that surrounds the shaft. So when you multiply the distance from the bearing to the steering wheel, it stills has too much play. The sleeve and steel bearing are tight with 0 deflection.