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Offline suskeenwiske

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Steering Column Bearing
« on: April 01, 2014, 12:43:23 AM »
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
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Offline CharlesTurner

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Re: Steering Column Bearing
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2014, 12:52:09 AM »
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.
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Re: Steering Column Bearing
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2014, 02:15:40 AM »
Is the metal one original and the plastic a repo?
I only remember seeing the metal ones in the cars I have worked on

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Re: Steering Column Bearing
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2014, 03:16:10 AM »
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 I believe that Ford originally made this Replacement and is what is now Reproduced...I may be incorrect.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?

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Re: Steering Column Bearing
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2014, 10:06:15 AM »
I've only ever seen the metal ones. 
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Re: Steering Column Bearing
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2014, 12:38:53 PM »
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.
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