How do I replace the upper bearing in the column?

[cmkruse]

Well I have it torn down to the bearing and the metal support housing but don't know how to get it off the shaft from there. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Craig

[Steve Cole]

You have to remove the bearing housing from the inner shaft. The upper bearing has a plastic race that you can carefully pop out of the steel race by hand.

[cmkruse]

That's what I thought but the bearing bracket housing doesn't want to slide off the shaft so I can pop the bearing out. I don't see any puller holes like in the steering wheel and I don't want to mess up the outer housing. I'll hit it with some PB Blaster and maybe that will help.

[Steve Cole]

Go here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

Look for this link: 1971 chevrolet 10-30 truck and passenger car chassis overhaul manual. go to page 398.

[cmkruse]

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Go here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

Look for this link: 1971 chevrolet 10-30 truck and passenger car chassis overhaul manual. go to page 398.

Thanks. This answers a lot of the questions I had. I bought one of the 68-72 manuals from the vendors but all it has is a couple of sheets for the 72 and it was just random pages. This is a bunch better manual. I down loaded it and will put it to good use. Thanks a lot for the link.
Craig