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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-30-2016, 12:24 PM

No reason to apologize, I figured this thread died a natural death. I think I understand what you're saying:

1. The lower C-clamp adjusts the shift arm (aka "lower gear shift").

2. The upper C-clamp maintains the detent (aka "gear adjuster plate").

3. You say the spring and clamp force the shaft bearing to race together and prevent the wheel from moving up and down. If I understand you right, you don't adjust the bearing, it's just supported by the spring and clamp.

Doesn't surprise me I have a bad bearing. I was planning on replacing it anyway. May as well replace the top bearing as well, assuming you can buy good replacement parts. The pot joint dust boot is bad as well.

Very cool Suburban. Don't know your name, but you've been a great help and it's appreciated.

10-30-2016, 12:24 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Steering Column: Seeking assistance identifying some parts, etc. No reason to apologize, I figured this thread died a natural death. I think I understand what you're saying: 1. The lower C-clamp adjusts the shift arm (aka "lower gear shift"). 2. The upper C-clamp maintains the detent (aka "gear adjuster plate"). 3. You say the spring and clamp force the shaft bearing to race together and prevent the wheel from moving up and down. If I understand you right, you don't adjust the bearing, it's just supported by the spring and clamp. Doesn't surprise me I have a bad bearing. I was planning on replacing it anyway. May as well replace the top bearing as well, assuming you can buy good replacement parts. The pot joint dust boot is bad as well. Very cool Suburban. Don't know your name, but you've been a great help and it's appreciated. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 10-30-2016 at 01:52 PM.