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david63 |
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![]() When I took the steering wheel off the car the other day (was going to install a Momo Prototipo wheel) the steering shaft bearing assembly has apparently failed (ball bearings "loose" and several missing). When this part is new is it all contained (meaning the small ball bearings are not "loose"? Next question "is there any sort of upgrade that eliminates this part and replaces it with a poly bushing similar to the replacement part on the newer 911 steering column"? The attached picture shows the failed part as #6 (I know 914-6 parts are expensive but WOW this bearing is +/- $250.00). Thanks, |
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member? what's a member? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None ![]() |
It's a really bad designed bearing. It is not found in any 4-cyl steering column. It is almost an early 911 steering column and that bearing is the same as the early (up to 73 911's).
The item referred to, that is sold is a plastic retainer that applies pressure to the inner bearing race. A spring then applies pressure to the plastic retainer. If the balls have fallen out of your bearing and you can't get them back in place, you may be facing trying to source a replacement somehow. This isn't a bearing that a bearing supplier would be able to easily source as it is a custom bearing. I wish you the best of luck. Please post pictures when you get a chance. |
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