Re: steering column bearing replacement

[Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>]

On Thu, 1 Jan 1998, Jeff Boatright wrote:

> Happy 1998, Spridgeteers!
> 
> Now that I have a little time ovre the long weekend, I thought I'd replace
> thetop and bottom steering column felt bearings on the SPrite. Has anyone
> on the list ever done this? Does the entire column (inner and outer tubes)
> and pinion have to come out? I'm sure I'll be able to figure this out with
> the Haynes and Bentley manuals, but often neither details potential
> pitfalls or shortcuts.

Hi Jeff,
Yes, it all comes out.  It isn't too bad though, the pinch bolt at the
rack, and the clamp behind the dash are all that's holding it in.  

Let us know how it works out!

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
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                                                           '67 Sprite