Steering Wheel Play

[diggs00]

Getting some play in the steering column. Not sure what to replace.
1976 Bronco Power Steering:

Here are some pictures of my steering shaft and a video of the play(hope you get that idea with the video)

The Bronco steers fine just a sloppy steering wheel when you push and pull on the wheel. I think it has to be the shaft. I replaced the shift column last month so it is not that.

Picture 1 of shaft (rag joint i think):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5VaMsrMLRojUlFDOVRsMklMMzg

Picture 2 of shaft (coupler of some sort):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5VaMsrMLRojRHN5ekpGRkJEWUU

Picture 3 of shaft (U joint):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5VaMsrMLRojVXNwcndOaWxxdnc

Video (hope this comes across)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5VaMsrMLRojM08ya0hUVFNSYUU

Thank you

 

[diggs00]

Corrected the links below:

Getting some play in the steering column. Not sure what to replace.
1976 Bronco Power Steering:

Here are some pictures of my steering shaft and a video of the play(hope you get that idea with the video)

The Bronco steers fine just a sloppy steering wheel when you push and pull on the wheel. I think it has to be the shaft. I replaced the shift column last month so it is not that. Is there a lower bearing (inside shaft outside the firewall) I need to replace?

Picture 1 of shaft (rag joint i think):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...lFDOVRsMklMMzg

Picture 2 of shaft (coupler of some sort):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...HN5ekpGRkJEWUU

Picture 3 of shaft (U joint):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...XNwcndOaWxxdnc

Video (hope this comes across)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...08ya0hUVFNSYUU

Thank you

 

[BroncoChicken]

There is a bearing on the bottom of the steering column between the firewall and the rag joint. There is a retainer clamp that keeps the bearing in place.

https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/billet-aluminum-steering-shaft-clamp

 

[Skiddy]

looks like may need to replace the bearings http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/category/Bronco_Stock_Column_Parts

 

[diggs00]

Is this what I need guys?
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5VaMsrMLRojcWNoVlZIOTZtVWs

 

[surfer-b]

column needs new bearing, I would replace both top and bottom

 

[Shimmy]

There is a bearing on the bottom of the steering column between the firewall and the rag joint. There is a retainer clamp that keeps the bearing in place.

https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/billet-aluminum-steering-shaft-clamp

Where does this exactly install? Here? My steering wheel is easily pulled and pushed back in.

 

[DirtDonk]

The retainer clamp being referenced is, I believe, the early style that would not apply to a '76 or a '77 column. I can't see the old reference anymore anyway, because TBP is now Tom's-something-else due to an issue Ford had with the old name.
I think the part in question is like our #2799 shown on this page: https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/category/Bronco_Stock_Column_Parts
That clamp is NOT for your column.

On the same page you can see the #2689 bearing (can fit upper or lower), the #2676 bearing sleeve (I think you only use one, but I can't say that for a fact), and the #2637 lower retainer and bearing "kit" unlike the originals, which were just a plastic retainer for the #2689 style bearing.
As far as I know at least up until recently the old plastic retainers like you show in your picture are no longer reproduced. But if yours is still in good shape with none of the little tangs broken off, you can just buy two of the bearings and use the lower retainer you have.

Paul

 

[gr8scott]

Hey Paul, that link takes us to the "Why do a diesel swap??" thread.

 

[DirtDonk]

Oopsie... Thanks!
Fixed it. Guess my copy-n-paste skills need revamping.%)

Paul