There are creaking and cracking noises coming out of my steering column when I turn the wheel. I understand there are 2 bearings in the column. How hard is it to replace them? Does the column need to come out to do this?
With these symptoms do you think it is the bearings? And can you give me tips in replacing them.
My truck is a 1970 F350 but the column is from a 71 or 72...
bearings in steering column
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bearings in steering column
1970 F-350 flatbed dump, purchased 9/20/12
1954 F-100 bought from Grandpa in 1977 for $200
1954 F-100 bought from Grandpa in 1977 for $200
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Re: bearings in steering column
Sounds like lower column bearing to me. It's going to be a lot easier with it taken out of the truck. http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... =5&t=72274
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.