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Originally Posted by JonFrankMc
A preload setting? I am about to tackle replacing the upper and lower bearings, the new ones are actually sitting here staring at me as I type. It's not a simple yank old one/install new one process?
Thanks LockDoc
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I guess I missed your question. It is pretty much just take the old ones out, clean everything up and install the new ones. When putting it back together you just have to put some upward pressure on the intermediate flex joint while someone holds down on the steering wheel to get the preload on the bearing retainer spring, then tighten the clamp. Like I said earlier the preload distance depends on the year of your truck. The preload distance is measured between the large washer and the bottom of the bearing where the spring is. On a '67 the distance is 7/8".
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