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1976 Eldorado steering column making noise

Started by mrmatthew, February 16, 2024, 12:01:09 AM

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mrmatthew

February 16, 2024, 12:01:09 AM
The steering wheel hub that sets over the steering column is rubbing off paint & making a scraping noise when turning the steering wheel. It is clearly off center & has play. The shop manual diagram shows an upper & lower bearing in the column that the steering shaft rides on....Could these bearings be the problem ? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

mrmatthew

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February 19, 2024, 07:11:30 PM
I was hoping I could get some input on this problem before I started tearing into the column.I ordered a tilt steering rack & bearing kit that arrived today. I'm pretty sure with the shop manual & the kit I can fix the problem.

TJ Hopland

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February 20, 2024, 10:21:42 PM
I don't remember the specifics but I remember seeing some really good column repair videos on trucks.  The trucks us the 70's column through 94.  I think the videos were early 90's Chev or GMC trucks and they were tilt columns so that may be something to search for. 
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason
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