lower steering column bearing not there

[crash340]

My 73 Cuda, doesnt seem to have a lower steering column bearing, had a look from under the car and the only thing that is on the end of the outer housing is a white plastic cap, I can grab the steering shaft and move it a good 3/4" side to side

[anlauto]

The white plastic cap is all they had. There is no lower "bearing" in a 70-74 E Body.

[edl94]

Here is an interesting way to fix it. I have not tried it but it is on my list.
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=91398.0;topicseen

[burdar]

I think there was originally a foam seal inside that plastic piece.  This kept hot engine compartment air from entering the steering column.  I made a new seal out of some scrap foam and reused the plastic piece on my Challenger.  I added an insert bearing to my Dart's column.

[anlauto]

You can actuall fit an A & B lower column bearing into a E Body column with little effort