R300 upper steering column bush

[ECR]

This for a French friend

The rubber upper steering column bush has popped out of its location and is now visible behind the wheel. The rubber locating lugs are missing so a new bush needs fitting. Can the bush be pressed in from above with the column in situ?

Its a LHD car so the column is hidden under the throttle bodies etc....

[Wrightpayne]

There is a bush either end, with the locking mechanism in the middle so at least one has to be pushed home over the column with a fixed steering wheel.

 

 I used a liberal spray of brake cleaner to lubricate and it pushed in easily (albeit with upper column out - quick release type column without the steering lock) It evaporates quite quickly so you have to be ready to push and pips aligned. A bit of tube over the column will help to push it in.

[John Vine]

Hi Roger,

Yes it can. 

From the Assembly Guide:

13 The upper steering column can now be fitted.

 NOTE

When fitting an optional, quick release, column the upper steering column bush can be fitted prior to inserting the upper steering column into the steering column lock tube, refer to Para 15.

14 The lower column bush will have been fitted by Caterham, but care must be taken when sliding the upper steering column down through the dashboard. Ensure that the lowest portion of upper steering column is liberally coated with grease and minimum force is exerted. Telescope the upper steering column over the lower steering column.

15 Slide the upper steering bush onto the column and into the dash tube. Note how the raised rubber locators on the bush fit in the holes in the dash tube. To ease fitment lightly coat the upper steering bush with rubber lubricant.

JV

[ECR]

Thanks guys...

Anyone have the part number for the bush?

[John Vine]

B8466.

JV

[ECR]

Thanks John, ordered....