Steering column Qs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike Culpepper · 03-14-2005, 03:35 PM

Is there a replacement bearing available for the upper steering column shaft? Is it difficult/a hassle to replace?
Is it "normal" for the steering shaft to have about 1-2" of 'play' in the front to back(or in/out) direction? I was tightening my turn signal lever this weekend and I found I couldn't get the steering wheel back on. After about 30 minutes I realized the shaft had been pushed down a little bit so the wheel and shaft splines weren't meeting. I was able to get the shaft pulled up a little and then everything went back together and feels fine, and works fine.
Does anyone have any pics of "original" cruise control/turn signal levers?
Mike

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-14-2005, 08:34 PM

The upper bearing is available and installs easily.

I would suggest checking the spring on the lower end of the steering column.
When the steering wheel is installed onto the shaft the tension of the spring keeps the bearings seated and you can overcome the spring by pulling on the steering wheel.

Jim

Mike Culpepper · 03-15-2005, 03:32 PM

Thanks
Mike

03-14-2005, 03:35 PM	#1
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Steering column Qs Is there a replacement bearing available for the upper steering column shaft? Is it difficult/a hassle to replace? Is it "normal" for the steering shaft to have about 1-2" of 'play' in the front to back(or in/out) direction? I was tightening my turn signal lever this weekend and I found I couldn't get the steering wheel back on. After about 30 minutes I realized the shaft had been pushed down a little bit so the wheel and shaft splines weren't meeting. I was able to get the shaft pulled up a little and then everything went back together and feels fine, and works fine. Does anyone have any pics of "original" cruise control/turn signal levers? Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

03-15-2005, 03:32 PM	#3
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Thanks Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

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03-14-2005, 08:34 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The upper bearing is available and installs easily. I would suggest checking the spring on the lower end of the steering column. When the steering wheel is installed onto the shaft the tension of the spring keeps the bearings seated and you can overcome the spring by pulling on the steering wheel. Jim



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