74 Steering Column

[Pentastar Pete]

The upper bearing in my 74 Challenger steering column sounds like its grinding. Im guessing it's the upper bearing, I think there is only one in there. Does anyone have a break down or some pics of their 74 columns?? It is a floor shift auto.
Not sure if I have to pull it to change the bearing, hope not...

Thanks. 

[Chryco Psycho]

It is relatively easy to get to , pull the wheel & crush can , remove the turn signal arm & lift the switch out of the way , undo the 4 screws & pry the upper housing off of the shaft & the brg is right there

[Pentastar Pete]

So I take it there is only 1 bearing inside the column ?   Thanks CP.. 

[Chryco Psycho]

Yes just at the top , thereis a thread here about adding a second one at the bottom as well if you want to

[CudamanTom]

Here is the thread on that lower bearing Chryco was talkin about.

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=91398.0

I just did this over the weekend. Very easy if you have the column pulled and took apart.

[CUDA JAS]

I have a great PDF document that shows how to disassemble and reassemble the steering column.

A member here put it together a number of years ago.  It is very detailed.

I can send it to you if you would like.  Just PM me your email address.

Jason

[moparman82]

Cuda jas your inbox is full! Lol

[CUDA JAS]

Cuda jas your inbox is full! Lol

 

Cleaned it out!!

Thanks.

[Pentastar Pete]

Sent PM   Tks Jason

[dodj]

A member here put it together a number of years ago.  It is very detailed.

I believe the credit for that would go to Mike - Topcat.

[CudamanTom]

I believe the credit for that would go to Mike - Topcat.

And I thank Mike for that same info.
I just rebuilt my steering column per Mike's PDF and painted it last night. Awesome instructions!!! 

Thank you Mike!!! 

Tom