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david63 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-August 09 From: Parker Colorado Member No.: 10,653 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
![]() 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 +/- $250.00). Thanks, |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-August 09 From: Parker Colorado Member No.: 10,653 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
![]() ![]() Hoping I can get a picture of a replacement "upgrade" plastic bushing or some other "fix" instead of going back with the bearing. When it is installed it will require a lot of care and grease to keep the balls in place (they will want to fall into the steering column - if any of those little bearings go down the steering wheel housing it will be a *&^%$ to get them out) once the bearing is landed and the spring and steering wheel are on it wil hold the bearing in place and the balls will be trapped between a raised area on the shaft and the bearing housing. What a crappy design. I am going to hold off on ordering the original $200 bearing until I hear from some of you on the possible upgrades (plastic bushings) that I might try. Thanks, |
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