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<p>I don't remember how many shims I used, but do recall that the
gasket is about 0.005" I think somewhere between 0.005" and
0.015" shims should be needed. I think a broken bearing would be
rough all through rotation; your problem is likely with the worm
and/or peg. I'd be strongly tempted to install a Denis Welch box.</p>
<p>Did you really use a grease instead of oil in the box?<br>
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<p>Here's what happened when I broke a bearing race:</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/12/2018 10:00 AM, Ron Fine wrote:<br>
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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 completed. </div>
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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>
<div>61BN7</div>
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