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[bikenutmart]

Need to change the top steering column bush on my 72 850, just wondered if it is a fairly simple job, assume the column has to come out? Cheers Mart.

[sonikk4]

Yes the Column needs to come off and be split down. Replace the lower one as well. On yours it will be felt so soak it in oil before fitting.

[bikenutmart]

Cheers sonikk4. Mart.

[sonikk4]

Mine

 

The state of my top and bottom bushings

[bikenutmart]

Suspect mine is bad too, as column creaks and is a bit stiff to turn, is it worth replacing the clamp bolt at the bottom? Great pics!!!

[sonikk4]

Check the bolt for any thread damage and it will pay you to replace the stiff nut if it does not self tighten on the bolt. The one picture i did not take was of me removing the core of the column unfortunately.

[bikenutmart]

Hi Sonikk4, Not wanting to sound thick, but is it easy to separate the inner/outer columns? Cheers Mart.

[Carlos W]

Hi Sonikk4, Not wanting to sound thick, but is it easy to separate the inner/outer columns? Cheers Mart.

 

Yes, the inner pulls out the bottom of the outer.

 

Check the splines on the inner column and rack for any damage

[bikenutmart]

Cheers Carlos. Mart.