Amazon: - '68 steering column coupling bushes advice please

bened · Jul 27th, 2016, 15:25

Afternoon,

Has anyone changed the two steering column coupling bushes on their 68-70 Amazon before? Appreciate it may not be a major a job but if there are any tips or instructions to swapping them over your advice would be greatly appreciated. I received the bushes last night and had a quick skim read of the Haynes manual having never done steering bushes before but didn't come across any instructions.

Thanks

CLIVERALLY · Jul 27th, 2016, 18:20

Steering coupler? There is only one that joins the steering shaft...tad confused mate unless the P18 is different.
If it is the Spicer donut then the only issue is seized nuts and bolts

bened · Jul 27th, 2016, 19:27

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Originally Posted by CLIVERALLY

Steering coupler? There is only one that joins the steering shaft...tad confused mate unless the P18 is different.
If it is the Spicer donut then the only issue is seized nuts and bolts

Hi Clive, thanks for the reply. I think they are B18 specific, link to an image as I can't seem to upload my photo, you can just make out the 2nd bush behind http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/mo...968%20Pole.jpg

Thanks

Volvo_133 · Jul 27th, 2016, 19:52

HI,
I replaced these on my 70 Amazon. The pin half is very easy to change. The bush/rubber half which fits to the steering box shaft is difficult to access even with the carbs removed, though you may be lucky. I think mine were the originals from 1970. I removed the steering box, which entails pulling out and re threading the horn wire.Remove battery lead first obviously.With the rubber bush piece held in a vice, i pulled and rocked the steering box side to side, up and down to get some movement. the rubber bush can then be removed with a bit of persuasion.
Clean the holes in the steering shaft with some fine emery cloth, i then put a small amount of rubber grease in place and again used the vice to carefully "pull in" the bushes. Take care to ensure they are pulling in squarely. Refit steering box threading the horn wire simultaneously (big word). This is easier with an assistant.
Check oil level.Check horn. My car steering became a lot more positive with these replaced.
Chris.

bened · Jul 27th, 2016, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvo_133

HI,
I replaced these on my 70 Amazon. The pin half is very easy to change. The bush/rubber half which fits to the steering box shaft is difficult to access even with the carbs removed, though you may be lucky. I think mine were the originals from 1970. I removed the steering box, which entails pulling out and re threading the horn wire.Remove battery lead first obviously.With the rubber bush piece held in a vice, i pulled and rocked the steering box side to side, up and down to get some movement. the rubber bush can then be removed with a bit of persuasion.
Clean the holes in the steering shaft with some fine emery cloth, i then put a small amount of rubber grease in place and again used the vice to carefully "pull in" the bushes. Take care to ensure they are pulling in squarely. Refit steering box threading the horn wire simultaneously (big word). This is easier with an assistant.
Check oil level.Check horn. My car steering became a lot more positive with these replaced.
Chris.

Fantastic thanks Chris, just what I was after. I'll let you know how I get on when I get chance to have a go at shaping them over. Cheers.

Faust · Jul 27th, 2016, 20:39

If you remove your steering wheel, switchgear and plastic mounts, you might be able to change the bushes in situ (you'll need to remove the wheel so you can push the column forward once you've removed the 13mm bolts which hold the bushes in place). I normally try it this way first.

If you've got room, you can loosen the 7/16 (I think) bolt which holds the joint onto the column - it can then be tapped up the shaft (towards the driver's seat) and you can then re-fit the bushes on the bench - easier then removing the steering box IMO.

As Chris says, make damn sure the bushes go in straight... you'll have all kinds of fun trying to tighten the bolts up to get rid of play in the bushes are not just right - ask me how I know!

Not a hard job once you've done it once, but it can be a bit frustrating!

Derek UK · Jul 28th, 2016, 00:08

This pic shows a trick that might allow you to remove and fit the splined clamp.No experience with it but it looks as if it should work. Pic from the net. Tightening the exhaust clamp pushes the socket in which opens the clamp a bit.

Jul 27th, 2016, 15:25	#1
bened Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2023 22:18 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bowness-on-Windermere	'68 steering column coupling bushes advice please Afternoon, Has anyone changed the two steering column coupling bushes on their 68-70 Amazon before? Appreciate it may not be a major a job but if there are any tips or instructions to swapping them over your advice would be greatly appreciated. I received the bushes last night and had a quick skim read of the Haynes manual having never done steering bushes before but didn't come across any instructions. Thanks

Jul 27th, 2016, 18:20	#2
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 18:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Steering coupler? There is only one that joins the steering shaft...tad confused mate unless the P18 is different. If it is the Spicer donut then the only issue is seized nuts and bolts __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 27th, 2016, 19:52	#4
Volvo_133 VOC member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield	joint HI, I replaced these on my 70 Amazon. The pin half is very easy to change. The bush/rubber half which fits to the steering box shaft is difficult to access even with the carbs removed, though you may be lucky. I think mine were the originals from 1970. I removed the steering box, which entails pulling out and re threading the horn wire.Remove battery lead first obviously.With the rubber bush piece held in a vice, i pulled and rocked the steering box side to side, up and down to get some movement. the rubber bush can then be removed with a bit of persuasion. Clean the holes in the steering shaft with some fine emery cloth, i then put a small amount of rubber grease in place and again used the vice to carefully "pull in" the bushes. Take care to ensure they are pulling in squarely. Refit steering box threading the horn wire simultaneously (big word). This is easier with an assistant. Check oil level.Check horn. My car steering became a lot more positive with these replaced. Chris.

Jul 27th, 2016, 20:39	#6
Faust Master Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2024 21:52 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nottingham	If you remove your steering wheel, switchgear and plastic mounts, you might be able to change the bushes in situ (you'll need to remove the wheel so you can push the column forward once you've removed the 13mm bolts which hold the bushes in place). I normally try it this way first. If you've got room, you can loosen the 7/16 (I think) bolt which holds the joint onto the column - it can then be tapped up the shaft (towards the driver's seat) and you can then re-fit the bushes on the bench - easier then removing the steering box IMO. As Chris says, make damn sure the bushes go in straight... you'll have all kinds of fun trying to tighten the bolts up to get rid of play in the bushes are not just right - ask me how I know! Not a hard job once you've done it once, but it can be a bit frustrating!

Jul 28th, 2016, 00:08	#7
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2024 11:39 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	This pic shows a trick that might allow you to remove and fit the splined clamp.No experience with it but it looks as if it should work. Pic from the net. Tightening the exhaust clamp pushes the socket in which opens the clamp a bit.

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