New Thread! IGnition housing OFF???? BEARING?

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Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · Aug 27, 2009 (Edited)

How do I get this off? The bear in the center is the only thing keeping this on the stearing shaft? I need it off for now! PLease help?

See pic!

92' coupe is the car

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Ylw 98SNAKE

· #2 · Aug 27, 2009

doesnt look like you can get a puller on that. Im thinking BFH :smashfreakB:

cobrajet69

· #3 · Aug 27, 2009

Run some steel wire around the back side of it in two lengths (forming a cross, or "X" shape).

Get a heat gun and heat the bearing on all sides, focusing on the ID. Hair dryer might work but heat gun works best. Pull wire as you are heating. If the bearing is shielded, or has seals, you'll probably melt them and have to replace the bearing.

Also, I can't tell from the pic, but there might be a snap ring holding it in place!?

Let me know if you need help finding the bearing.

David

greenbullitt

· #4 · Aug 27, 2009

its hard to tell, and its been a while...isnt there a snap ring in front of it? did you already remove it? grab the housing and pull...oh, and im pretty sure the lock cylinder has to come out first

mustangguy289

· #5 · Aug 27, 2009

Bullitt3246 said:
How do I get this off? The bear in the center is the only thing keeping this on the stearing shaft? I need it off for now! PLease help?

See pic!

92' coupe is the car

Polar or grizzly?

Kart21

· #6 · Aug 27, 2009

BFH X2
Be sure there is not a plastic "clip" keeping it in place form the back side.
You got your hands full.

Ylw 98SNAKE

· #7 · Aug 27, 2009

whats that U shaped thing? when all else fails try google!

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 27, 2009

cobrajet69 said:
Run some steel wire around the back side of it in two lengths (forming a cross, or "X" shape).

Get a heat gun and heat the bearing on all sides, focusing on the ID. Hair dryer might work but heat gun works best. Pull wire as you are heating. If the bearing is shielded, or has seals, you'll probably melt them and have to replace the bearing.

Also, I can't tell from the pic, but there might be a snap ring holding it in place!?

Let me know if you need help finding the bearing.

David

I pulled the snap ring out already. There is a threaded section on the stearing shaft its sitting on. NOt really threaded but groved for it to slide on to.

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #9 · Aug 27, 2009

Ylw 98~~SNAKE~~ said:
whats that U shaped thing? when all else fails try google!

not sure what U shaped your talking about. Tried google before I started this and all I got was how to get the ignition key thing out.

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 27, 2009

greenbullitt said:
its hard to tell, and its been a while...isnt there a snap ring in front of it? did you already remove it? grab the housing and pull...oh, and im pretty sure the lock cylinder has to come out first

yes was a snap ring. ONLY tool(have most everything I need) I didnt have so had to buy one last night to get it off.

I try pulling the housing and it wants to pull the WHOLE stearing shaft out. The house peice is loose as ever but you can see the peice on the houseing behind the bearing thats stopping it from coming off.

I'll try taking the cylinder out and see what happens...

If I beat and break it off, can this bearing be replaced?

cobrajet69

· #11 · Aug 27, 2009

Bullitt3246 said:
If I beat and break it off, can this bearing be replaced?

Yes. Just try to get the numbers off of it before damaging it. They'll be on the steel insert/race on the side.

Tell me what they are and I'll tell you if it's readily available. Also, I'm sure there's a Ford tech in here somewhere (

) that can get one from the dealer.

David

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #12 · Aug 27, 2009

cobrajet69 said:
Yes. Just try to get the numbers off of it before damaging it. They'll be on the steel insert/race on the side.

Tell me what they are and I'll tell you if it's readily available. Also, I'm sure there's a Ford tech in here somewhere ( ) that can get one from the dealer.

David

Thinking about just pulling the whole column so I dont have to tear it up...

greenbullitt

· #13 · Aug 27, 2009 (Edited)

the race is part of the housing, bearings should be readily avail for the 92. im pretty sure the cylinder has to come out to remove the hsg...The upper bearing is an f23z-a and still avail. the lower isnt. its been obsoleted (but they dont wear as bad) Housings are disco'd also...remove the lock cyl and pull up on the housing. thats all you have to do.

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #14 · Aug 27, 2009 (Edited)

greenbullitt said:
the race is part of the housing, bearings should be readily avail for the 92. im pretty sure the cylinder has to come out to remove the hsg...The upper bearing is an f23z-a and still avail. the lower isnt. its been obsoleted (but they dont wear as bad) Housings are disco'd also...remove the lock cyl and pull up on the housing. thats all you have to do.

Pulled the cyc. still no.

You can see a lip/rim thats sticking down RIGHT behind the bearing which is stopping it from sliding right off...

cobrajet69

· #15 · Aug 27, 2009

It appears that bearing is a press fit and will have to be either pressed off with a a press, or "sweated" off with a heat source. It's (bearing) not a sealed bearing so you should be able to heat it up without damage. I'm also guessing that it's not very expensive either, if you were to damage it.

Do you have a heat gun? Where are you located? I have one you could borrow if needed.

David

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 27, 2009

cobrajet69 said:
It appears that bearing is a press fit and will have to be either pressed off with a a press, or "sweated" off with a heat source. It's (bearing) not a sealed bearing so you should be able to heat it up without damage. I'm also guessing that it's not very expensive either, if you were to damage it.

Do you have a heat gun? Where are you located? I have one you could borrow if needed.

David

pm'd ya of course

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 27, 2009

greenbullitt said:
the race is part of the housing, bearings should be readily avail for the 92. im pretty sure the cylinder has to come out to remove the hsg...The upper bearing is an f23z-a and still avail. the lower isnt. its been obsoleted (but they dont wear as bad) Housings are disco'd also...remove the lock cyl and pull up on the housing. thats all you have to do.

can you find out if I can even get this bearing in the pic? Is this the upper your talking about? can you let me know the price?

Cobra jet is going to attempt to heat it off for me. I'd rather buy a new one to replace it.

Thanks in advance

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #18 · Aug 27, 2009

cobrajet69 said:
It appears that bearing is a press fit and will have to be either pressed off with a a press, or "sweated" off with a heat source. It's (bearing) not a sealed bearing so you should be able to heat it up without damage. I'm also guessing that it's not very expensive either, if you were to damage it.

Do you have a heat gun? Where are you located? I have one you could borrow if needed.

David

VERY AWESOME THANK YOU! 15 Mins or less! ITS OFF!

Thank you!

you have pm

Bullitt3246

Discussion Starter · #19 · Aug 27, 2009

Cobrajet

cobrajet69 said:
Ah, down the road from my liquer store!

Can you get that rubber boot off? The heat might melt it if you get too close.

I get home around 4 and can meet you after that. I can also bring it by and lend a hand but can only stay for a short time.

Let me know.

David

Also let me know what type you drink from the Liquor store right down the street.
The least I can do is buy you a small amount!

THANKS AGAIN!

cobrajet69

· #20 · Aug 28, 2009

Bullitt3246 said:
Also let me know what type you drink from the Liquor store right down the street.
The least I can do is buy you a small amount!

THANKS AGAIN!

lol
No need bro. It was no problem at all.
When ever I get back to wrenching on the `69 and need a hand, I'll give you a holler, since you're not far at all.

Also, don't forget when replacing the bearing, the seal goes to the inside!

Good luck with it.

David

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