Topic: Steering Column Bearing

[suskeenwiske]

Just curious if anyone has had any experience with one Bearing over the other in terms of Durability, Noise, etc.?

Also, any Lubricant recommendations for the Bearing?

Thanks

Ray

[CharlesTurner]

I'd use the metal one, wouldn't want a plastic bushing binding and possibly breaking inside of there.

Regular lithium grease is all that is required.

[Rsanter]

Is the metal one original and the plastic a repo?
I only remember seeing the metal ones in the cars I have worked on

Bob

[suskeenwiske]

As far as I know, the Metal Sleeve is original; the Plastic a Replacement. I believe that Ford originally made this Replacement and is what is now Reproduced...I may be incorrect. Can anyone shed some light on this?

Ray

[CharlesTurner]

I've only ever seen the metal ones. 

[jwc66k]

NOS Ford Bearings are nylon and were sold under p/n B1AZ-3518-A in a package of four. The full name is Steering Column Bearing Sleeve, abbreviated on the package. I agree with Charles about using a metal one instead of the nylon type, but mostly for originality than reliability. I only used one on a car with a lot of lithium grease.
Jim