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[Tyre biter]

Just getting into mine Brad and this thread together with a couple of others has been heaps helpful - thank you.

All those pics and description posted by 'S pack' is exactly as mine is and so (yet again) spot on advice.

Attempting to profit for your experience, can you please tell me;

1. Any tips for removing the bottom bush from the steering column,
2. Where did you source your bottom bearing from and what did you end up using, and
3. What have you done about sourcing/replacing the top bearing?

Cheers, TB

[hanra]

The bottom bearing just slipped out for me. Nothing tricky about it, obviously once the wire clip and clamp were removed.

Removing the bearing assy from the plastic was pretty simple also with punch and hammer!

I used this bearing as the inner diam is 1in, same as the column, however the column still needed a tiny bit of a linish to get it to slip through.

My upper bearing, I flushed it with full can of contact cleaner and then took a syringe full of AeroShell grease and injected it into the bearing cage. Seems perfectly fine to me, no play or slop and nice and smooth operation of the column.

This is the bearing I used, just bought it from CBC:




This thread here has all the info:

http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/topic/15656-steering-column-mod-uc-bottom-brg/page__st__50

[Tyre biter]

Thanks Brad.

The nylon bush collar on the end of my steering column seems to have morphed into the same. I am loathe to tap at it given the plastic sheer pins located directly above.
Guess I'll try to really clean it up tomorrow to see if I can't find a way to attack it.

Good to hear you got out of jail with your upper bearing. Mine is full of sandy sounding/feeling crap.
I reckon it is worth having a go at remedying as you have - nothing to loose.
Aeroshell grease - clearly an aviation grease, any particular reason why you used that or should I be right with good old bearing grease?

And I'll go see my local CBC folks for that bearing.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers, TB

[Tyre biter]

Got it off today no problems - just slowly, slowly.
Brad, I have a couple of pictures of that leaf spring in-situ from my coffee pot - did you want them?
Cheers, TB

[hanra]

Good to hear you got out of jail with your upper bearing. Mine is full of sandy sounding/feeling crap.
I reckon it is worth having a go at remedying as you have - nothing to loose.
Aeroshell grease - clearly an aviation grease, any particular reason why you used that or should I be right with good old bearing grease?

Mine sounded a bit gritty to, but with a full on flush with contact cleaner I got all the crap out. I used Aero Shell because that what I had in my syringe at work for greasing bearings, so was just handy to use that!

[Mort]

I know it's an old thread, but it has helped with my steering column.

 

Just need to know what you or anyone else has done to keep the upper bearing in place so the shaft doesn't come out.

[Tyre biter]

Mort,

An existing  circlip holds it in at the bottom so the steering column can't move up anymore.

The nut and whatnot on top stops it going down.

I have some photos which may help - PM me your email if you wish.

Also, have you seen this thread? http://www.gmh-toran...oume-coffe-pot/

From memory there was a lot of great help from LX2DR (Paul), Hanra (Brad), gsh253 (Vic), A9X (Welby), ls2lxhatch and likely 76lxhatch amongst others.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, TB

[Mort]

Yeh read that Craig.

 

I have read a heap of threads but everything is confusing.

 

One thread mentioned Loctite but does not mention which one to use, i don't think the cold chisel or centre punch idea will work with mine.

 

I was thinking of making a plate to go over the top and screw down using the 4 screws that holds the coffee pot to the column outer, could take a while though.

[Tyre biter]

Mort,

 

If the turned lip of the upper bearing assembly still there on yours?

 

 

If so, it should all stay where it is supposed to be but I understand your confusion - I had the same concerns until it started to go together and only then did I appreciate how it all held together.

 

If it helps, I have these photos;

 

1. The shaft is held in place at the bottom for starters by the bearing assembly and large circlip;

 

2. And the shaft cannot go upwards because of the lower circlip sits against the upper bearing opening;

 

 

3. And it can't slide down for the circlips and washers and nut on the top of the coffee pot;

 

I hope this is more of a help than a hindrance Mort.

Those I named in my post before this one were really, really helpful and can explain what, where and how better than I ever could - maybe see if any can help?

Best of luck with it.

Cheers, TB

[Mort]

Thanks again TB, the lip that holds the upper bearing in is gone (previous owner i would say or just wear and tear) and that is my dilemma.

 

The bottom is all sorted with a new NGK bearing and will look the same as yours when i get it back together.

[Tyre biter]

I guess this million dollar question Mort - can you get your hands on a new coffee pot?

It would make a heap of difference and the task so much easier.

Wish I had one to offer - sorry that I do not.

Having said that, I know you have been here a long time and are widely known - surely there are members with this very part willing to assist?

Maybe just ask for some help - I expect a number of your fellow forum colleagues will gladly step in to assist.

Regards, TB

[Mort]

Yeh might just have to do that.

 

I will have a go at making a plate tomorrow after i put my Prado back together

[Mort]

Managed to buy a good coffee pot and lower bearing.

 

All fitted up, just have to wait till car on road now to test run.
 

[bobsduese]

Hi my Lj Torana ignition, some times when i turn on the key ( ignition switch ) i have no power every thing dead What parts needs replacement or ajustment Thanks Bob

[Heath]

If it's the same as the LH/LX/UC - which I think it is - you drop the column down (loosen the three bolts that hold it up into the dash frame), and on the top of the column, you'll see the ignition switch (note: the ignition barrel is NOT the ignition switch, there is a rod that runs between them, down the length of the column and the switch is a linear device).

 

You will want to adjust the ignition switch (it has two screws with slotted holes). If adjustment does not fix your issue, it may be a dirty contact, and you might want to replace or recondition that switch.

 

This photo shows later model columns, the ignition switch is the light brown coloured plastic device half way down the column, towards the firewall.

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