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**Llay R. Rac** · 11-18-2017, 10:26 PM

thats a good idea. i have to remember for next time.
i just pulled my steering shaft today, i'm putting in a re manufactured str. box so pulling the shaft was easy. I thought the lower bearing was okay, because the shaft spun easily.
but when i had it out i found the bearing was toasted, lucky the bearing surface on the shaft is good. i have a new bearing on the way.

11-18-2017, 10:26 PM	#2
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: Is the lower bearing junk in your steering column? thats a good idea. i have to remember for next time. i just pulled my steering shaft today, i'm putting in a re manufactured str. box so pulling the shaft was easy. I thought the lower bearing was okay, because the shaft spun easily. but when i had it out i found the bearing was toasted, lucky the bearing surface on the shaft is good. i have a new bearing on the way. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.