front end rebuild

[bigblueskies98]

Well while i am waiting on all the parts to come in for the complete front end rebuild from rock auto i was wondering if there is any components in the column that should be looked at? the front end has 231k on it and is beginning to get a bit loose... I ordered EVERY replaceable MOOG part so that should be good to go. I have read about people "Rebuilding" the column??? is there parts in there that will wear out and cause looseness?? I want this thing to steer like new.

Wayne

[Patrick Feeley]

Here's a list of tilt column parts in case you're interested. I forgot who posted it (or what forum it was either for that matter):

Steering Column Parts (tilt column)
Shifter tube bushings....F3TZ-7L278-A (need 2)
Upper bearing...............F4DZ-3517-A
Middle bearing..............F4DZ-3517-C
Lower bearing...............F4DZ-3517-B
Actuator (lock/slider)....FODZ-3E715-A
Actuator (teeth).............F2DZ-3E723-A
Gear (Ign cyl)................F3TZ-3E717-A
Bearing (Ign cyl)...........F2DZ-3E700-A
Retainer (Ign cyl)..........F2DZ-3C610-A
Cruise Stalk...................F58Z-3F609-A
Cancel Cam...................F2TZ-13318-A
Ring kit..........................FODZ-3L539-F (parts between upper bearing bolt for steering wheel, dot by image part #)
Upper housing...............7F2Z-3511-A
Tilt lever........................7F2Z-3D544-A

Cheers!

[greenskeeper79]

I'd suggest putting in adjustable camber bushings so that alignments will be quick and easy in the future.

[bigblueskies98]

Originally Posted by greenskeeper79

I'd suggest putting in adjustable camber bushings so that alignments will be quick and easy in the future.

was going to ask about these any info on the MOOG k80109 bushing?

[greenskeeper79]

Originally Posted by bigblueskies98

was going to ask about these any info on the MOOG k80109 bushing?

Those are the ones I got at my local napa. Just have to watch that you keep the caster correct when rotating the bushing.

After installing I did a DIY alignment in my garage (If you know your starting angle it can be done), everything seems good so far. If I start seeing abnormal wear I'll take it in for an alignment.