Steering worm removal.
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Re: Steering worm removal.
Went over to a friends shop this afternoon and he helped me press my new worm on the shaft. We didn’t have a regular floor model press but rigged one up with a pipe, some angle and a bottle jack. Concerned with bending the shaft; so we packed sand around the shaft inside the pipe. It worked great.
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Re: Steering worm removal.
So? what is the 'process' for making all the adjustments? First the worm bearings? so they just are free, then the side set screw just to take up all the side to side slack. Then the offset one to bring the sector gear into the worm with close to zero slop?? Looking for some experienced guidance.
KVO
KVO
KVO
Dec. '28 AA
Dec. '28 AA
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Re: Steering worm removal.
See pages 318 and 363 of the Service Bulletins.
Bob
Bob
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Re: Steering worm removal.
Thanks Bob. Didn't even think to look there..
Thanks again... Parts come tomorrow..
Thanks again... Parts come tomorrow..
KVO
Dec. '28 AA
Dec. '28 AA
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Re: Steering worm removal.
I followed the procedure in Les Andrew’s book. Took a few trial and error attempts to get the sector adjustment with the eccentric cone. It would change when I torqued the housing bolts, but finally got it just right. Finished putting column together this afternoon. Progress! Cleaned and painted inside frame channel where it bolts. Will need new ball on pitman arm. Hopefully I can put it in the truck tomorrow and get her in the garage.