Re: steering shaft

by Hawk03 Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:48 pm

I installed my linkage and noticed I was missing the washer/bushing (GM 1377083) that goes on the frame by the spring.

This is the cheapest one I found at $1.18 shipped. I haven't installed it yet but looks like it will fit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281283833773?item=281283833773&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

steering shaft - Page 2 20140410

(Not my linkage just showing location)
steering shaft - Page 2 700R4linkage2

by dynchel Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:48 am

I'll have to look closer at mine, I knew I needed the obvious one above, but didn't really look closely at the bottom. For $1.18 I may just replace it for the h3ll of it.

by 77mali Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:58 am

Interesting...I think mine was/is missing. Didn't even realize I needed it. +1 :-)

by pila Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:09 pm

It's a nylon sort of washer, which is flat on one side, and domed on the side that goes into the bracket on the frame. It should also have a flat washer on the flat side, so the spring doesn't dig into the nylon plastic.
If the linkage gets sloppy, the hole in the nylon washer may be worn oversize. I just replaced one on my partners pickup truck because it was worn oversize. Now he knows what gear he is in !

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