How do I get this off the Steering Column ??

[leegt5]

I need to change the steering column top bearing !! I have bought the part so just need to fit it !! But I have a problem !!

I tried a Vauxhall/Opel Steering Puller which was not wide enough !! Tried a Draper one and it wouldn't grip !!

How the hell have any of you got it off ??

Cheers
LEE

 

[claudefrog]

how i do it is.. get a puller around the collar.. then get a friend to clamp the puller with a big pair of munchies.. then i screw the puller in and hope it comers off.



otherwise.. buy a new collar and slice the old one with a hack saw

 

[leegt5]

Did you use a 3 leg puller ??

 

[cupra_matt]

Hammer and chisel is just as affective. I never use a puller.

Just watch you dont hit your self in the face when the spring comes off.

 

[Dan20vt]

What are you actually taking it out for?

 

[claudefrog]

Did you use a 3 leg puller ??

yea..

 

[leegt5]

What are you actually taking it out for?

The steering Column Top Bearing has play in it !!

 

[leegt5]

Managed to get it off with a hammer and chisel.. Then realised I couldnt get the lgnition barrel out of it. So put it back.. Now I have a knocking when you turn the steering wheel back and forward slightly, but only at a particular position ?? Any idea what it could be.. If defo coming from the top of the steering column !!

LEE