Jeep Wrangler YJ - Replace the lower bearing in the

Does you Jeep Wrangler Steering wheel move up and down? Welp, it is the lower bearing that is shot! Here I show you how to replace it along with some tips when things arent going right.
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[@jimmanwaring1741]

Appreciate how thorough you are in these videos. The details help so much

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you like them!

[@davidlawson7026]

Excellent instructions my friend! I would not have thought the bearing in the kit I bought would have ever snapped in the retainer without breaking the retainer. I watched you do it before I tried it... worked like a champ. Thanks!

[@Bobbywolf64]

Most people do not know how easy it is to unbolt the steering column. You do not even need to disconnect any wiring to do this. Unbolt the top half of the column support plate at the firewall (2 nuts and 2 bolts), then remove the column bolts just at dash. You can now pull the whole column back several inches, disconnecting your steering shaft. I live where the rust roams free, and I have never seen a steering column retract like it should, so this is the workaround. Beating and hammering like you did is a great way to waste a ton of time, and damage stuff. If it doesn't come apart, take more stuff apart. Yes, as you mentioned you can drop your steering box as well, but it is heavy and awkward with everything attached to it. Go for the column, you will save your self a lot of grief.

[@elizabethdrew4887]

Okay I tried this and the bar wouldn’t collapse. We fixed it without removing the bar or it collapsing by instead removing the bolts of the power steering gearbox and supporting it on a table Jack (but we didn’t disconnect the hoses). We only shifted the box about and inch or two but it was enough to remove the bar, get the old bearing off the column, and put the new one on. You have to be really careful that you don’t move things too much and damage the hoses, I’d recommend a buddy to help! Good luck!

[@yupitsme4184]

hahs....DIY YJ videos are usually a source of my frustration bc of how quick and simple the videos make a fix seem. Thanks for keeping it real and for the great tutorial.

[@Poweraddicts]

Sometime things do not go smooth as they should I dont care how skilled a person it! Life happens!! I try to keep it real and even show how I work with issues as they arise. Glad you enjoy the videos! Thanks for dropping in!

[@arielcruztorres1962]

Thanks for showing your videos it’s helping us to fix and replace parts on our yj 👍🏼

[@f.lester273]

Thanks for all you time to make this video - my parts from Quadratec are will be here tomorrow.

[@Poweraddicts]

Made a huge difference in mine!! Have a great day!

[@japserke]

Did this a few months ago, it was a pain in the a** for sure. Had to cut the rod in order to get it out and weld er back up. But problem solved in the end. Keep the videos coming and greets from belgium!

[@Poweraddicts]

If it hasn't come off this time I was going to drop the steering box to get it out. I've cut and welded one before. Thanks for watching all the way over in Belbium!! Thats cool my videos reach out that far helping peopler!! Have a great day!!

[@ronklock9340]

Excellent and right to the point video. Good tips on options if things don't work according to plans

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@slowcountryboy476]

The shaft between the gear box and column is designed to collapse on impact. And I believe it is glued together with some factory "gorilla snot" just like an MJ. The only way to make it slip is by heating the outer shaft to soften the gorilla snot. That particular shaft is adapted to Chevy trucks to eliminate the rag joint with actual u-joints. Those shafts are used in other offroad and "ricky racer" applications where u-joints are more desirable than rag joints.

[@toreyarlotti6244]

I had this problem! fixed it before the video came out, but once again, your videos are so informative and relatable to me in particular and im sure every jeep owner out there!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks!! I try to keep is real. As a "KZbinr" (that just sounds weird .. lol) and doing video editing, I can chop and edit the video anyway I want it. I can make it look sooooo easy. If I did that, I would be doing everyone an injustice. Sometimes it makes the videos excessively long. But getting the proper information out is more important to me. Glad you like the video!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a cool comment! Have a great day!

[@TelecasterRon]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate your work. Just trying to clear up a lot of misunderstanding about the CJ's.

[@BluMaGiKCj]

Great Video! My father bought a expensive steering shaft year ago for (now) my CJ. All bolts broke trying to take shaft out🤷 Put a couple née bolts in it, still can’t get off. 1980 Jeep CJ 7

[@johnnymac8264]

Super job describing this how to. Thanks

[@shepardsinsequence]

Hi Chuck, wanted to say I used the affiliate link and your video to replace mine this morning. Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make this video ! You the man

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks a bunch for using the link. That helps keep these videos going. Hope the install went well for ya!! Have a great day!!

[@nickdyess581]

I changed the steering box, the rod wouldnt collapse so I heated it with the torch until red hot, it came apart. I sanded, put a little grease, works like new.

[@Poweraddicts]

That's about the only tool I don't have. I got a plasma and 2 welders, but no torch set. It definitely needed heated to break all the rust and crud loose. When I first tried it about a month ago it would collapse at all. A month of hitting it with PB blaster every couple of days allowed it to collapse but then wouldn't come back out. It was a fight but the battle was won!! If I ever have to pull it back out I'll put it in my engine puller and pull it apart then sand and grease it. Heck, should have done it while I had it out this time. Good hearing from ya bud! Have a good one!!

[@jonathanj.jimenez9031]

Thank you so much, most of my problems and doubts have been clarified with your videos. Thanks from Puerto Rico man!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks for the kind words!! Glad the videos help! Have a great day!!

[@ickisreal]

Thanks you for the video, i found easier to remove the whole rod and put it back after installing the bearing....with some clamps assistance.

[@Poweraddicts]

You're welcome! As long as it gets done is all that matters. Have a great day!

[@gawebm]

Thanks for another great video. I had a terrible time with my frozen steering shaft on my 94 YJ. Spent two days heating it and squirting with PB Blaster. Nothing would budge it. Then I read the comment below about heating it until it turns red with a torch. Took about 10 minutes to start to glow red in places. Hit the end with a wooden block and it finally moved! The only think I'm not sure of it I have weakened the heat treat on the shaft with the high heat and possibly making it easier to break???

[@jimmyhaller7187]

I have quite a bit of slop in my steering. When driving down the road, my YJ seems to have a mind of it's own as far as direction of travel. I have replaced the steering box, (leaking) hydraulic lines and reservoir. I am going to check to see if the bearing is the culprit. Thanks. I enjoy your videos!

[@Choctawhatchee_Trash]

Did it help?

[@vicktor440]

Great video one of the best on the subject

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you liked the video!! Hope it helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a cool comment! Have a great day!

[@inannashu689]

I needed this,thanks so much.

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome!

[@iwannas13]

Great video man 🛠

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cesargalvez554]

I love your videos. To mouch help

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad you like them!

[@AFGuy75]

If the shaft wont collapse it should be replaced. It's designed that way in case of a front end collision. If it's frozen it will jam the steering into your chest.

[@aslananoosh5317]

You are the best thank you.

[@LOKELYOKEL1]

The collapsible steering shaft is just another "safety" feature that probably wouldn't work properly if you were in a serious front end collision!

[@Poweraddicts]

Now that mine is broke loose it may. But it sure wasnt before. Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

[@TelecasterRon]

I actually was in a wreck and the CJ 5 wiped out the pick up truck in front. The shaft performed as promised. The truck was totaled I took a Come Along pulled the engine and Transmission and transfer back in place cripped radiator tubes. Bend fenders back out. REMOVED THE 6" CHANNEL IRON BUMPER WHICH TURNED INTO A W. AND DROVE ANOTHER 220,000 MILES. THE CJ5 is one hell of a ride. Tough as they come. Treat it right. It will not let you down. They will roll on sharp turns or steep grades The Saginaw Steering is guick and you must learn to drive all over again or you will be in a ditch on the roads. OF ROAD IF IS A PACK MULE AND DESERVES ITS REPUTATION.. Then size is great you dont drive in the ruts. It goes where other can't because of it smaller size. Doesn't need as much ground clearance. Shorter wheel base and narrower matters Of Road. I ran Loggin Roads for years as a Caver. The CJ 5 Jeep did indeed write the book on 4 wheel drive. My wife and kids all cryed when I traded it for a Truck after almost 10 yrs. And over 250 k miles. We have owned several jeeps but that little 78 Sun Orange CJ 5 49 state model was a wonderful machine. Oh I like the I-6 four speed Off Road better than the V8. Seems better balance and not nose heavy on climbs. Rebuilding one 78 Renegade Levi Tan with Dark Brown Paint. Some floor and body patching. Lotta new stuff. Old jeep never die. THEY HELPFULLY GET REBUILT WELL.

[@abnormaltexan]

This doesn’t fix the slop in the cab my lower bearing is fine and i still have tons of play in my steering wheel. You have to pull the steering wheel and tighten the bolts holding the tilt housing.

[@azrick6458]

Hey Chuck great video. Thank you for the content. Well done as always. I l like how you make things work and figure it out, but would you consider or recomend replacing the collapsing rod altogether? Are they difficult to find?

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks, glad you like it! Typically people replace that rud when the little U-Joints get real loose. Mine had a tiny bit of play in them so looseness in the steering wasn't really detectable. It drives and feels fine. From a nuisance point of view like this one being stuck. It would have been much less of a headache to deal with. I just did a quick Google search and found several vendors that have them. Thanks for dropping in and leaveing a great comment!! Have a great day!

[@gabrielmartinez3171]

Question for all you guys my bearing shaft would slide into the column when trying to install the new bearing is this normal or is something broken inside the column. Not the steering shaft that came off easy the rod where the bearing rides on the one the guy said to sand before installing the bearing.

[@culiesnider6442]

Liked the video replaced the bearing also replaced the rod . Saw you have a skull shift knob how did you get it to work on your shifter ?

[@Poweraddicts]

It was on a XJ transmission when I bought it. Here is a link to the one similar to in the video. amzn.to/3raoX2B

[@abnormaltexan]

My steering column goes up and down bad but that bearing only has a little slop is this the only bearing to check

[@kinomex]

Is there supposed to any “turning” play where the steering shaft meets the steering gear box? By turning play, I mean twisting left to right before the wheels start moving

[@jimmyhaller7187]

I see OMIX-ADA replacement shafts at around $120 and others which appear to be identical for about $40. Any experience with less expensive vs most expensive?

[@kingsoulsurfer41]

How tight should sirpenteen belt be on yj. P.s. i have no tention plully

[@Poweraddicts]

The belt tensioner is built into the power steering pump bracket. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrdp4Z4nst2bq8