The spring under the steering wheel pushes on a tapered bushing that serves to tighten the clearance between the shaft and the inner race of the bearing. At least that's the way it was on AD series trucks.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.