Is it possible to replace the steering column bearing without removing the whole steering assembly as per workshop manual? Seems a bit excessive, seems like it should be possible to remove the post extension without taking the whole thing off. Before I start on this I wondered if anyone has done this job before?
'65 911 RHD 300882
I did that in a 79 a few years back. It was a pita as I recall using a dremel to cut bearing to remove it. I think was still faster than removing the column but not much.
I used a body dent puller with slide hammer. A few of the balls came loose and I had to fish them out of places they should not be. Per post above, pita. Rob
I've been trying to avoid this job for a while but the play and rattle over bumps is now too significant and is spoiling my enjoyment of the car
'65 911 RHD 300882
Does the symptom feel like the steering wheel has play in it at the upper section and is it the standard factory wood rim wheel? The reason I ask is that I've come across no end in SWB 911's. Usually they've had the steering wheel removed for whatever reason and the orientation of the spring and washer is the wrong way around which makes it feel like it has terrible play and rattles over road bumps. It fits the opposite way that you'd logically think. Have you got an early parts manual?
WET '65-'69 911 Fig. 4-2a, Steering Wheel & Column
Originally Posted by Schläfer
Like to add thoughts here as well, agree with above post. I have a 71’ that had play as well, thought it was the bearing then read several threads related to improper installation of #49 and48. Sure the idiot (me) installed them incorrectly. Once corrected no play. One of the simplest jobs I have done on this car.
My experience is that many times # 48 is missing . I have never seen a loose bearing .
Very interesting and thank you for this insight. I will check the simple things first and report!
'65 911 RHD 300882
I'd agree with this. It's always part number 48
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