 Steering shaft bearing replacement, Is a shim required? |
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| Cevan |
 Mar 9 2008, 10:49 AM
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My steering shaft bearing (the one closest to the driver) is worn. There is play between the inner and outer races. I plan to purchase a replacement bearing from Pelican Parts. Is a shim needed or does the inner race of the bearing fit tight on the shaft?
The PO had installed a metal shim on the steering shaft. I'm not sure why as I can't imagine the inner race getting worn against the shaft. I've read on other posts about a plastic shim on the car originally getting broken. I can't find this part on my parts catalog anywhere but there were remnants of this piece when I took the column apart. Is this part needed with the PP replacement bearing? |
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| jesiv |
Mar 9 2008, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
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| Cevan |
Mar 9 2008, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
Thanks, I read that one before. But it still doesn't answer my question. Is a shim/sleeve needed when using this bearing or does the bearing's inner race ride right on the steering shaft?
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| jesiv |
Mar 9 2008, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
Sorry for not directly answering.
As I recall, the bearing's inner race rides right on the steering shaft? You use the shim/sleeve when the bearing's "plastic" inner race fails. |
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| Cevan |
Mar 9 2008, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
Ahh, the OEM bearing had a plastic inner race. That would explain it. Thanks jesiv.
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| ericread |
Mar 11 2008, 09:34 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
I replaced the steering wheel bearing in my 74 2.0 a few weeks ago. When I put the new bearing in I found that there was some play between the outside of the bearing and the steering wheel protective tube (column). I used some folded tin foil as a shim between the bearing and the column. This casued the bearing to seat firmly, and removed any play. I don't have a problem with the fit between the inside of the bearing and the steering shaft, which is more common.
Good luck! |
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