Steering Column Lower Bearing Removal

[greatguy57078]

I have a 1979 Bronco tilt column and the bottom bearing needs replaced. I bought the new steel replacement bearing, which should be here today. The original black plastic bearing is still on the column.

How does this bearing come off? Can I just pull it off? Would a puller work best, or can I just force it off another way? I just don't want to create another problem by tearing up the splines. Any suggestions?

 

[bronconut73]

If it is like an eb column it will pop right out with very little effort. The eb lower bearings are not a press fit.

 

[greatguy57078]

It's tight on the shaft.

 

[bronconut73]

Well that sucks....mine 'bout fell out of the column....

 

[greatguy57078]

I assume that I won't need that black plastic, but I don't have the new steel bearing in hand yet.

 

[mattt]

The bearing is fit into the column tube the same way the Van steering column tube is. I see with the info I provided on column lengths you are using the Bronco column.

 

[greatguy57078]

Yes I would even prefer it be an inch or two shorter if possible.

 

[greatguy57078]

Yes I would even prefer it be an inch or two shorter if possible.