Hi,

I need to fit a new bottom steering column bush as my old one has shattered. From having a quick look the only way I can see to get the steering column out is to take the whole front of the dash out which is a bit of a mission, is this the only way to do it ???

cheers, Duncan

 

No mate.

Take the steering wheel off, the cowlings and then the switched. U'll see 2 13mm nuts - the top clamp, and if u reach round under the dash there's 2 more. Undo these and it will pull straight out.

 

Yeah ... A lot easier than you think.
Change the lower and upper bits all at the same time .. and check the horn slip-rings are intact and make contact ok when you put the wheel back on.

 

right, got it all out but does the middle plastic bush go inside the bottom black section inbetween the tough spring and the lower plastic bush ? Also, which way round does it go ?

Duncan

 

Yes it does. One edge is concave - goes against the lower half of the bush - but some greece on the surface so it slips easy. The LARGER end of the spring goes into the steering column first and presses against the first rib of the collapsable bit.

If u look at ur new bush, it has a groove in it. When u tighten the steering wheel, it pulls the shaft and hnece the this push up into the column (u slide the new bush over the shaft - the spring stops u putting it in the coloumn). Make sure the new bush is aligned with the groove in the column. Tighten the steering wheel before u tighten all the column mounts or fit any switches - to drawn the lower bush into the column. It's quite tricky - if u get someone to tighten the steering wheel whilst you put ur head in the footwell to check its aligned, its much easier.

If its not aligned proper - u get all sorts of problems - i know.

 

Where can i get the plastic bush thing from as mine has shattered into a million bits
Anyone now?

Nick

 

Ford Dealer - they pennies.

 

Ford dealer ... ! Hang on I'll look it up ....
You need really to change at least .. 7, 8, 14 .. total cost around Ł6.00.
You're probably on about Item 8.





Al.

 

Cheers mate just rang up my local Ford(simple bunch of fookers ) and they have them in stock
Cheers for ya help mate, Nick

 

Shit .. I meant to put the Finis numbers on there too .. so you could impress them even more!

7. Finis-6187451
8. Finis-6133626
14. Finis-6147075

 

Sorry mate didnt see your reply when i posted
The chap at ford said he has all the bushes and bits in stock so ill go out and have alook at my car now that ive seen your diagram and find out what i need!
I also ordered a new mk5 clutch quadrant he says its 58m but the Ap websites instructions on the conversion says it 55m
I ordered a new pedal aswell so i should be able to drive her again soon

Nick

Nick

 

No worries mate! Have fun ..


Al.

 

u want number 5 too!

 

Agreed .. mine was ok .. but I changed that one anyway.

 

You lot never fail to amaze me.Really helpful,friendly and bloody quick to help someone out.I love pf its the mutts nuts.

 

Quite good support on this site mate, I agree

 

take care to align it that bottom bush!

 

Youve hit the nail right on the head there buddy
I knew sod all about Rs turbos before i joined this place and im gettin better and more clued up everyday that goes by and its all thanks to the freindly and helpfull people on here!
Big thank you to everyone

Nick

 

Feel the love people - it IS out there lol

 

mite have a go at fitting mine now i have seen that diagram, old owner gave me the bushes when i bought the car (1 1/2 years ago) but i werent sure where they went properly and couldnt be arsed to have a look as the steering feels fine anyway, mission for tommorro possibly

 

If it feels fine dont try to fix it if its not broken mate.Youll end up saying "wish Id never started this" when it all goes pear shaped.

 

Cheers for this going to have a go at mine now

got a fair bit of play on mine

 

One thing ...

If the bush is really worn down .. the contact brushes for the horn may be worn too .. Its a jumper assy which snaps into the carrier. Check you are getting the contact afterwards when you refit the wheel ... !

Al.

 

i'm being really stupid but I can't get the column to stop moving up and down-

I have the three bit spring one plastic bush and one smaller plastic bush- what order do they go in??

Ive had the thing in and out about 10 times and everytime I put it back together I still get movement up and down when I push on the steering wheel- is there anything else that could be buggered?

help

Trev

 

You mean play in and out? .. or side play?
You must be assembling it incorrectly somewhere.

 

play up and down- i think i am putting it together wrong how should it go?

from the column nuckle up, small bush big bush spring?

 

Good work people

 

check the ford diagram

 

Do you have the slot on the lower column engaging with the raised rib/key on the large bush (next to the spring) when you push it together?
You need to be sure of this!

And make sure the shallow bearing at the top is tapped into the housing correctly.


Hi Jano ... Wondered where you'd been lately! On Holiday somewhere?


Al.

 

thanks for the help on looking at the diagram hadn't thought of that..

I only have two bushes - should I have more?

the bottom bush the larger of the two has a raised part for fitting into the column - I have made sure this slots in so sits flush at the bottom-

where does the other bush go inside no 1 ?

trev

 

btt for help please?

 

We dont know which bushes you are talking about!

Refer to the pic further up .. and tell us exactly what you have a problem with .. referring to the numbers there.

The bush pairs are 7/8 (lower pair .. .after spring, large end first, is placed in bottom of column) The larger one (7) locates into the lower column tube slot, as it is compressed and bolted up at positions 34 and 41.
5/14 This provides the top bearing/bush. The thin one needs tapping in to the lock housing assy.
9 is NOT a bush as such .. It's a support for the seal assy (which you should also check for holes) and fits inside 10, locating over the lip in the bulkhead/floor..