Steering shaft bearing/spring placement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

airbrushguy · 05-31-2014, 08:17 PM

Replacing the rag joint and steering shaft in my '71 pickup and after taking it out, I realized I should have paid closer attention to the placement of the bearing, spring and washer. The bearing wont go up past the splines, should it?
Does the spring go on the bottom or top of the bearing?
How close to the steering box should the clamp on the bottom of the shaft be?
Thanks

BTW...it is power steering if that matters

05-31-2014, 08:17 PM	#1
airbrushguy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: hawthorne, nj Posts: 217	Steering shaft bearing/spring placement Replacing the rag joint and steering shaft in my '71 pickup and after taking it out, I realized I should have paid closer attention to the placement of the bearing, spring and washer. The bearing wont go up past the splines, should it? Does the spring go on the bottom or top of the bearing? How close to the steering box should the clamp on the bottom of the shaft be? Thanks BTW...it is power steering if that matters Attached Images



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