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10-21-2020, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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Removing upper steering shaft grommet
1934 Cabriolet. I am in the process of installing one of Dan Brusegard's upper steering shaft bearing kits. I'm at the point of having to remove the original (I assume) rubber grommet in the upper end of the steering column.
I tried inserting long screws into the grommet and pulling but this hasn't worked at all. It's apparently in there pretty tight. I've had such good luck getting suggestions from guys here that have BTDT that here I am again asking for techniques that have worked for them. Any and all comments about how to remove that grommet will be greatly appreciated. |
10-21-2020, 03:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
Might try rigging up a puller with a flat plate of some type with a hole in the center placed over the steering shaft. Then with 3 or 4 holes in it and bolts or all thread screwed into the bushing try tightening a bit at a time and see if it will come out.
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10-22-2020, 06:38 AM | #3 |
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Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
I'm considering removing the steering column and pushing it out from the underside. At this point removing the sterring column seems straightforward.
Any comments about this approach? |
10-22-2020, 06:57 AM | #4 |
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Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
It shouldn't be much of a problem with an open car. It's a bear on a closed cab pickup, however.
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10-22-2020, 08:55 AM | #5 |
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10-22-2020, 08:59 AM | #6 |
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10-22-2020, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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I replaced the rubber bushing in my '40 several years ago and it seems I found a post on here regarding the replacement. I recall someone stating that he just pushed the old rubber bushing further into the tube and installed the one. I supposed it can't hurt. Also, check to be certain that the new bearing assembly will fit into your tube. I recall that there was a fitment problem with some of the earlier steering tubes being to small for new bearing. Good luck! Pat
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10-22-2020, 06:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
I drilled my bushing many times with 1/8th inch bit and took it out in pieces and the crumbs I sucked out by placing the hose down over the shaft. I installed a wheel barrow bearing - perfect fit - the bearing has a flange on it. Your hardware can supply the bearing.
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11-09-2020, 11:49 AM | #9 | |
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Thanks Bill OH. After trying many other techniques without success I used your drilling and vacuuming technique and it worked well. I was concerned about small pieces getting down into the lock mechanism or even down into the steering box but I was pleasantly surprised to find a block off above the lock mechanism on my '34. |
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11-10-2020, 06:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
How can I purchase Dan Brusegard's upper steering shaft bearing kit?
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11-11-2020, 08:38 PM | #12 |
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Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
Thank you for the information!
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