My steering wheel has been developing a wobble over the past few years, now it's time to do something about it. I've ruled out the steering wheel itself. The steering wheel wobbles up and down. as if it's loose I've heard there's a bearing that's a common item that causes this, but looking at the Pelican Parts site its not clear to me which one.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca...r_pg2.htm#item9

The above link shows the following parts:

Upper steering column bushing repair sleeve

Inner steering shaft bearing

Upper steering shaft bearing

Lower shaft bearing

Steering column split ring bushing

Pressure spring in sttering shaft

Initially I went in to buy a steering bearing now I'm totally confused what do I need to buy?

before you buy anything make certain all of your nuts and bolts are tight. Check the allens under the dash that hold the column in place. I have seen these present as a bad bearing, but upon inspection found them to be the issue. Also check the hub nut that holds the wheel on. Even when loose it shouldn't allow and slop, but ti the shaft is worn it certainly could. Otherwise the bushing repair sleeve is the next likely piece.It's just a thin pice of metal that wears over time

Thanks. All bolts are tight.

So this repair bush is a band aid for a worn bearing?

Repair bushing replaces the plastic center of the upper bearing which tends to disintegrate before the bearing wears out.

The repair bushing does not work on the 70 - 71 column which uses a different type upper bearing.

Key word there is replaces the cheap plastic bushing in between the column and the bearing. Don't try to fit the two together.

The bushinging mikes out about .003 smaller than the inner race.

Thanks guys

I will check that is the issue before I order but it sounds like that's exactly what it is.

I fixed mine earlier this year. here is the link. hope it helps.
peace,
Chuck

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=182321&hl=

I used this bushing to repair this exact issue on my 84 carrera, which is the same steering column I think. It's a 15 minute job with an impact gun, add 15 minutes if you have to do the dual lever thing to get the steering wheel nut loosened.