Steering Column Top Bearing

[DannyR]

So my steering wheel had movement up and down, turns out it the bearing as all the little ball bearings have fallen out.

I've taken off the bracket that holds it to the frame and houses the ignition barrel. This also houses the bearing.

Now I have a part on the steering column which could be part of the bearing and needs to be removed.

Does anybody have a photo of a column without this massive bracket/housing on? I've googled and googled and all have the big bracket on.

 

[NorthloopCup]

You can't get the bearing separate mate from memory.

 

[DannyR]

You can't get the bearing separate mate from memory.

Is the bearing meant to be attached to the column or the big adjustable bracket that comes off it in the top of the collar?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Is the bearing meant to be attached to the column or the big adjustable bracket that comes off it in the top of the collar?

Without having a good one and a fucked one sat side by side I can't say mate. @MarcR™ may be able to post up an image of the steering column off the parts system though? This may help to see it slightly clearer.

 

[DannyR]

Cheers, I cannot find a picture of one anywhere without the adjustable bracket part on.

 

[MarcB]

@DannyR

What car are you talking about , Ph1 172 or a Ph2 172 ?

 

[DannyR]

@DannyR

What car are you talking about , Ph1 172 or a Ph2 172 ?

Hi Marc

Ph2 172 LD02 BPV if any help

 

[MarcB]

Hi Marc

Ph2 172 LD02 BPV if any help

Taken from a rack which is a SMI rack

 

[DannyR]

Interesting, so I'm guessing I shouldn't of been able to pull that whole bracket off of the rack, but could because bearing was bust.

I'll get a whole, new column then, I thought I could just swap the big bulky bit.

Cheers