Porsche 928 - WORKSHOP MANUAL 1977 Workshop Manual page 294

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Steering
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING SHAFT/STEERING SHAFT BEARINGS
ADJUSTING AXIAL PLAY OF STEERING SHAFT
Removing
1. Pull intermediate and steering shafts down out of
steering tube quickly l&clip and support
removed, steering wheel lock unlocked). This will
also remove the lower steering shaft bearing.
2. Disconnect intermediate shaft on steering shaft
after removing setscrew (arrowl. Be careful not to
damage the aluminum universal joint (use plastic
hammer). Remove lower steering shaft bearing,
spring and shims (if applicable) in steering shaft.
4. Drive upper steering shaft bearing out of outer
tube with a suitable piece of pipe.
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3. If steering shaft has three bearings (also refer to
page 48 - 18). only remove the center bearing
when damaged (must run easily) since replacement
parts are no longer available.
If necessary, install a steering shaft designed for
three bearings without the center bearing.
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Installing/Adjusting Axial Play
1. Drive or press in upper steering shaft bearing
flush with Special Tool VW 433. Surface on
bearing collar faces opening for steering column
switch (arrow).
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Repairing Steering and Intermediate Shafts
with Protective Tube
48.25