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you say once I get the steering wheel off the upper bearing is no problem, do I need to remove the center shaft in order to replace the upper bearing. want to know so when it comes time to do it im ready, its on my list and by luck my list is getting shorter
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Been a while since I've done this task, but my photos from that day indicate that the bearing can be removed without taking out the steering shaft. In some cases, folks have reported stuck bearings, which might require a more disassembly.

Also, never discount the possibility that once you open things up, lots of new problems surface.

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sseebart wrote: Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:11 pm

Also, never discount the possibility that once you open things up, lots of new problems surface.

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thank you and I am prepared I think, just finding things as I go. I have to get a better list though im jumping all around, but then with these cars I hear that's expected ( multiple issues ) I figure the car isn't going to be on the road till next year so I should have plenty of time. working around the weather right now, no garage bought an enclosure but its barely long enough for the car let alone try doing any work on it in there.
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Regarding the steering wheel upper bearing, if you have up and down/ side to side steering wheel movement it's most likely to be the plastic bearing insulator which has disintegrated. All that was left of mine was a pile of dust.
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David Langhorne wrote: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:27 pm Regarding the steering wheel upper bearing, if you have up and down/ side to side steering wheel movement it's most likely to be the plastic bearing insulator which has disintegrated. All that was left of mine was a pile of dust.
That describes how mine was, too.
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that is how mine is, so your saying the bearing is good but the insulator is toast or might as well replace both since it will be apart
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The bearing and bushing are less than $30 total, so it might be a good idea to get both at the same time.
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David Langhorne wrote: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:27 pm Regarding the steering wheel upper bearing, if you have up and down/ side to side steering wheel movement it's most likely to be the plastic bearing insulator which has disintegrated. All that was left of mine was a pile of dust.
You still had a pile of dust? Luxury!
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There wasn't any sign mine ever had one. I was surprised to see it on a parts list!

Might want to have a shift detent on hand as well and replace the gear indicator bulb while your in there. Also be prepared to find a notch worn in the shifter itself. If so, you'll want to get it welded up or procure a replacement shifter.

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I already bought a new shifter lever was going to order the detent and upper bearing at the same time also have a new shift indicator to install with the rest, haven't gotten a bulb, to tell you the truth I forgot all about it. also want see about getting am/fm radio working, its getting power but that's something im going to have to put on the list. the birdnest has been a great parts resource along with ebay
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I had my dead OEM AM/FM repaired at http://jcauto.com/our-services. It works now but the sound is worse than it ever was.
I should take it back or open it up myself and see if anything can be done. These things are full of aged out capacitors that cause all sorts of issues before outright failing.
I *think* they told me they can install all new internals (even bluetooth) so it would work like a enw stereo - so there's another option.

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Is this still a power window thread?
time to start a new thread for the different repairs don't you think?
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yes
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