Steering box

, You need to get the Bentley Manual '66 thru '69. Detailed pics and explanation.

There *is* grease inside. It never needs replacement or "topping up".

It is special low temp grease; if you use ordinary grease, the box won't turn at temps below zero. (Ask me how I know:-)

Be very careful if you attempt to adjust the big nut (bearing preload). The shaft bearings are tiny, tiny ball bearings; a little too tight and....pooof!

Rob and Dave have a section on steering here:

Speedy Jim

Thanks Jim,

I've now ordered the Bentley manual.

So I'm assuming there is no point in me taking it apart, cleaning and re packing with the low temp grease? Turning it by hand it just feels like it is going to be very dry inside.

thanks again

Will

If it doesn't turn smoothly, there may be a serious problem inside that grease won't fix.

If you're in doubt, pull the top off for an inspection. No harm in that. Once the top is off, you can yank the big roller shaft out (with care so you don't damage the oil seal at the bottom).

Jim

fyi: if you find your box worn out don't get a rebuild get a new one. These steering boxes are not rebuildable. This is what I've been told. Hopefully your box is still good.

Ant> will wrote:

I have heard the bug and the ghia use the same "box" but they are installed differently , as the angle of the steering wheel is different. the bracket that holds the box is installed differently between a bug & ghia. look into that. and good luck. g.