Thank you Spittybug,
I'm glad it worked out as that's the hardest part for most people to get past if there's a problem with the housing. Feedback is essential!



Quote Originally Posted by Spittybug View Post
I just rebuilt mine with Rob Grady's kit. Feels soooooo nice now! I too had trouble with the lower bearing. I must have had it a hair crooked going in and it started to carve the aluminum cylinder. Needless to say, the next hour was spent fixing things......... I managed to get the outer race seated, cleaned up the gouges I made, flushed any particles out and then used red grease to hold the balls in the race. Inner race seated and the pinion and upper bearing went in without incident. Fortunately the scarred barrel is inconsequential once the two bearings are in place.

If you get shudder through your steering wheel going down the road, this is the fix for you.

PS.... That FU&&ing passenger side steering rack mount is a pain in the ass to put back in! Make sure you take a picture of the orientation.