91 F150 steering column bearing problem
10-18-2015, 11:54 AM
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91 F150 steering column bearing problem
I recently noticed a lot of looseness in the steering wheel of my 91. My notion was that the bearings had worn in the column.
After I took column apart, it appears the center shaft will not move forward enough for the bearings to ride in the correct position. (The snap ring that holds against the front bearing wasn't and will not reach the groove it is supposed to fit in). BTW, This is a tilt steering column. I hope my description sheds enough light on the problem and someone can give me the advice I need. This truck has been in the family for many years, Im looking to get it back on the road. Any advice is appreciated.
After I took column apart, it appears the center shaft will not move forward enough for the bearings to ride in the correct position. (The snap ring that holds against the front bearing wasn't and will not reach the groove it is supposed to fit in). BTW, This is a tilt steering column. I hope my description sheds enough light on the problem and someone can give me the advice I need. This truck has been in the family for many years, Im looking to get it back on the road. Any advice is appreciated.
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I recently noticed a lot of looseness in the steering wheel of my 91. My notion was that the bearings had worn in the column.
After I took column apart, it appears the center shaft will not move forward enough for the bearings to ride in the correct position. (The snap ring that holds against the front bearing wasn't and will not reach the groove it is supposed to fit in). BTW, This is a tilt steering column. I hope my description sheds enough light on the problem and someone can give me the advice I need. This truck has been in the family for many years, Im looking to get it back on the road. Any advice is appreciated.
After I took column apart, it appears the center shaft will not move forward enough for the bearings to ride in the correct position. (The snap ring that holds against the front bearing wasn't and will not reach the groove it is supposed to fit in). BTW, This is a tilt steering column. I hope my description sheds enough light on the problem and someone can give me the advice I need. This truck has been in the family for many years, Im looking to get it back on the road. Any advice is appreciated.