How to rebuild your LHD steering column
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:21 pm
I thought I would post this as I have not seen this on the forum.
I have removed my steering column from my shell, to do this you have to undo 3 bolts that are anti tamper bolts, I used a small chisel to back off these nuts.
Once out I stripped the column removing the bottom circlip then with-drawing the column shaft. I then removed the bottom bearing retaining circlip and pressed out the bottom bearing. You can then tap out the upper bearing using a small drift and hammer. Once every thing was cleaned it was time for the refit.
First you can assemble the upper bearing, I applied a little grease to retain the ball bearings during assembly.
Once the outer race is fitted you need to fit the retaining spring clip.
the upper bearing can then be fitted to the top of the steering column housing.
And fitted
You can now assemble the lower bearings.
the bearing is pressed into the housing.
And the circlip fitted.
Once that is assembled you can fit the shaft it is fitted from the top and then a circlip is fitted at the lower bearing to secure the shaft.
You then have the column rebuilt.
I have removed my steering column from my shell, to do this you have to undo 3 bolts that are anti tamper bolts, I used a small chisel to back off these nuts.
Once out I stripped the column removing the bottom circlip then with-drawing the column shaft. I then removed the bottom bearing retaining circlip and pressed out the bottom bearing. You can then tap out the upper bearing using a small drift and hammer. Once every thing was cleaned it was time for the refit.
First you can assemble the upper bearing, I applied a little grease to retain the ball bearings during assembly.
Once the outer race is fitted you need to fit the retaining spring clip.
the upper bearing can then be fitted to the top of the steering column housing.
And fitted
You can now assemble the lower bearings.
the bearing is pressed into the housing.
And the circlip fitted.
Once that is assembled you can fit the shaft it is fitted from the top and then a circlip is fitted at the lower bearing to secure the shaft.
You then have the column rebuilt.
Alan @ CanfordClassics wrote:Great pics John and good idea James. In case further info helps, these items differ from LH to RH drive, they also changed in 72 which use a larger steering lock. The lower bearings are available new (as a complete sealed unit) and are a few £.
HTH and I look forward to seeing more.
Thanks
Alan