RE: [DML] Steering Column Bushing - Field replacement

[Travis Goodwin <tgoodwin@xxxx>]

I also did this, but with a slight mod.

The bushing is tough, but flexible. So, I cut a slit in one side and twisted
it slightly so it could slip over the steering wheel column and slide into
place. It has worked great and never wiggled free.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Harold McElraft <hmcelraft@xxxx> [mailto:hmcelraft@xxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 11:51 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Steering Column Bushing - Field replacement
> 
> Reading Richard R's note about his steering reminded me about the
> time I ordered a new steering column bushing to replace one that had
> failed. However, I found myself ready to go on a road trip having
> forgotten about the needed repair until last minute checks of the
> car. Rather than drive with the irritating rattle, etc., I decided
> to improvise if possible. I finally decided to cut the bushing in
> half and remove about an eighth to quarter inch section from it.
> From inside the car, after cleaning all the old bushing remains from
> the area, I greased the new bushing pieces with silicone grease and
> installed each half with a large flat metal drift. Result, the
> steering column was nice and tight for the road trip. That was six
> or seven years ago. I know I need to do it "correctly" one of
> these
> days but I'm guessing I'll forget until ..... You know.
> 
> Harold McElraft - 3354
> 
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