BD - If you look at this zoomed in pic you can see the wire is soldered to the brass ring in this view from Bill Hanlon's vendor source. You might be able to get your upper column bearing assembly out without damage (maybe) and you could try to solder on a replacement wire. If the existing bearing is original, it's probably worn enough to warrant a full replacement so might be easier to just replace with new.
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