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Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 23 Feb 2011
by catsinthewelder
Howdo guys
Noticed that chubleys developed an odd knock in the steering dept lately. A search on BXC showed up that the lower bush can come loose.
I've had the plastic shroud below the steering wheel off and pushed the bush back in but it just drops out again. The only suggestion that I could find was to stick a cable tie round the column. Is this the best and only method?
Awaiting you're learned responses (and general abuse)
Rich
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 23 Feb 2011
by Vanny
I prefer peening(?) the bottom of the steering column tube. Push the bushing up, then strike the bottom of the yellow metal cylinder around it all with a flat cold chisel. Aim to put in a vertical crease to shrink ever so slightly the opening at the bottom of the tube.
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 23 Feb 2011
by catsinthewelder
That sounds more like it
Cheers Vanny
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 23 Feb 2011
by Philhod
I've found that the best method too. I have a selection of cold chisels and found the 6" x 1/2" wide is the easiest to manipulate.
Peening:- Spreading material in a uniform manner to perform a mechanical lock or to remove play due to wear.
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 23 Feb 2011
by jayw
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
by docchevron132
Jubilee clip works better than zip ties, if you dont fancy peening your shaft!
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
by mat_the_cat
docchevron132 wrote:if you dont fancy peening your shaft!
I quite enjoy peening my shaft, it's like sex with someone you know!
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
by Philhod
Or someone else you know!?
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
by mickey taker
jayw wrote:Mmmmmmm, bush...
oh god a feel a VAGINA coming on
Sorry...
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
by Philhod
Wish I felt a vagina cumming
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
by jayw
mickey taker wrote:oh god a feel a VAGINA coming on
Coming on what?...
Reminds me of that age old english gentlemans saying:
Phwoa!!! I'd wear that like a hockey mask!
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 25 Feb 2011
by docchevron132
Re: Loose steering column lower bush
Posted: 07 Mar 2011
by Bx Bandit