MKTR Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hi All, I am about to replace the 2 large flexible rubber steering column joints on my car, having disassembled it all. I wonder if the splines on the metal couplings either side of the joints should be greased or not. If so does it matter what type. Many thanks Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I'd brush on a light coat of copper grease. It's worth searching for steering coupling threads too as there is a small mod which can be made to ensure that they clamp properly to the shaft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hi Mark, a smear of any grease will do. Copperslip works well. Before you fit them have a look at how the clamp bolt fits and its effect. You will/may notice that between the clamping faces there remains a small area of solid metal that keeps things apart and reduces the clamping effect. See the attached pic. It is possible to machine the extra area of metal away thus making the clamp work as it should have done. Some people use a hacksaw to do this. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MKTR Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks both. I had noted the modification on previous threads and will give it a go. That is my weekend sorted! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Mark, I have changed the bottom one for the smaller type of the TR6. Marcel. ps (LHD so you have more space between steering colum and waterhose/radiator) and it is more rigid. Edited March 24, 2017 by Quicksilver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I changed both squidgy couplings to TR6 type many years ago. I believe (from what I have read on the Forum) that there is a universal joint from Ford which fits the TR column. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Yes Ian. the forged Group 4 Escort type fit (9/16" x36 spline). See part no #UJF from www.carbuildersolutions.com Tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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