steering column
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Don't forgot to fit the appropriate clip to retain the plastic bush that goes in the bulkhead bearing. Oh, and don't ask why I know this is important
On an S3 it look like this
Not sure if it's the same on an S1.
Just shout if you've got any questions as I did the same job a few weeks ago so hopefully can help.
Gary
On an S3 it look like this
Not sure if it's the same on an S1.
Just shout if you've got any questions as I did the same job a few weeks ago so hopefully can help.
Gary
got it all on but there are bits missing on mine it had the nylon
one originally but has been changed at some point i don't have the
plastic cover thing to keep the dirt out or that big washer and no
spring washer can i still get these parts i see i can get the spring
washer from ford but what about the other parts the steering is nice
now any ides appreciated
Barry
one originally but has been changed at some point i don't have the
plastic cover thing to keep the dirt out or that big washer and no
spring washer can i still get these parts i see i can get the spring
washer from ford but what about the other parts the steering is nice
now any ides appreciated
Barry
I changed mine this winter and I only had the bearing and plastic insert thingy. No cover or washer though.
I put my bearing on the outside of the bulkhead though as thats where the old one was. I think mine originally had (or at least had the holes for) the original bearing with only 4 larger bolt holes in. Mine weren't sealed wither which explains at least some of the waterfall into my footwell every time it rained!
I put my bearing on the outside of the bulkhead though as thats where the old one was. I think mine originally had (or at least had the holes for) the original bearing with only 4 larger bolt holes in. Mine weren't sealed wither which explains at least some of the waterfall into my footwell every time it rained!
Barry,
After less than 50 miles the plastic insert worked its way out of the bearing on mine. I know others have had the same experience. I'd recommend you use something to retain it. As you've fitted the insert from the inside of the car maybe just a cable tie? Easy and cheap.
Just my opinion!
Gary
After less than 50 miles the plastic insert worked its way out of the bearing on mine. I know others have had the same experience. I'd recommend you use something to retain it. As you've fitted the insert from the inside of the car maybe just a cable tie? Easy and cheap.
Just my opinion!
Gary
Barry S1 said:
I've bumped this because I am about to fit the ML Performance bearing kit to Ausin following a MOT test advisory, and I'm a bit concerned that in Barry's picture there does not appear to be anything to retain the steel bearing race within the alloy housing. The bulkhead cutout looks to be larger than the bearing outer diameter, so in theory, the bearing could work it's way out forward of the bulkhead.
Please note that I'm not referring to the the plastic inner bush that is supposed to be retained by the special spring washer, but the whole bearing assembly.
Five oversized washers or drilled plates that overlap the bearing outer race should do it.
I shall fabricate a drilled retaining ring for mine, and also make up a rubber shield gasket to keep the worst of the road spray at bay.
I'll post pics in due course.
Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 4th August 00:21
Barry S1 said:
these are the last photos but i am going to try to get something to cover
the bearing on the out side to keep it clean mine was all on the inside but
i don't know if it should be that way but it works ok not got the washer thing
but never had it before so hopping it will be ok
When I changed my servo I added a extension piece to the arch liner to protect it. This also keeps the weather off the bulkhead bearing and the steering UJ.the bearing on the out side to keep it clean mine was all on the inside but
i don't know if it should be that way but it works ok not got the washer thing
but never had it before so hopping it will be ok
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