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<DIV>The steering box on my BN7 has developed a major problem. I am
anticipating having to pull it and replace the two ball bearings but I was
wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem. I noticed that
the steering wheel seemed to be sticking in multiple spots in the rotation while
driving. Once I got the car up on jacks with the weight off the front
tires it became obvious that the wheel is sticking or tight every 3-5 degrees of
rotation from full right to left. The only thing I can think of that might
be causing that would be a broken ball bearing although I am not sure why that
would happen other than old age. The box does have a full load of grease
and has worked fine for the 13 years since my restoration was
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<DIV>Has anyone else had to rebuild a steering box due to such a failure?
Is there anyway to anticipate the number or size of shims I should have on hand
to complete a rebuild?</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>Ron Fine</DIV>
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