Steering Column

[Ronw435]

Well I finally got the upper steering "u-joint" adjusted. All the slop is gone. Now the problem I am experiencing is I cannot get the bottom bearing up inside the housing????? I am posting a picture. Anyone know why I cannot get this up any higher? I have the steering shaft up as far as I can get it!
What am I missing?

Thanks
Ron

1986 Ford F250 6.9 diesel with tile steering.

 

[Jesus Freak]

Have you tried gently prying it up on both sides with big screw drivers? It seems like that's what I did, but I can't totally remember.

 

[Ronw435]

Yes I did and I did come up but what would keep it from dropping back down and start rubbing on turn signal?

 

[Jesus Freak]

I'm not sure. I kinda remember thinking the same thing, but I don't know that I did anything about it. If it seems like it might be prone to sliding back out I guess you could put a bit of super glue on it. Does it seem real loose? If it "pressed" back in, it should stay.

 

[Ronw435]

Well I figured that with the steering wheel tight it should be ok but then it puts a bind on the turn signal device. And its a new one, with the steering wheel off it works perfect, with it on it binds a little.

 

[Nero]

I had a similar thing happen when I replaced my dad's blinker module. Plastic was manufactured slightly too thick, I filed where it was binding up, been fine since then.

 

[Ronw435]

I may have to try that Nero

Thanks

 

[Ronw435]

Well the steering column is back like it was supposed to be........maybe im too old to be doing this stuff lol,
I found a snap ring that I could not figure out where it went. After getting the rear bearing in place i pulled the steering shaft up and low and behold there was a grove for the snap ring. Got everything back in with the snap ring in place and all is good........

I appreciate all the help, this is a great forum!!