difference in size of steering shaft and bearing

mieljura

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Oct 13, 2011
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exelent work you have done with this site!congratulations!it is one of the most explaining places on the net.the main reason i am writing is as follows-in the 'how to repair steering box part 2' article you say-"You are now at the point where you can install the new steering shaft into the steering box. Slide a new bearing down the shaft and let it rest just above the ball nut." sounds like the easiest thing on planet to do.But the inside diameter of my bearing is 17 mm which matches with the size of its bed.The diameter of the steering shaft is 19 mm.I don't see how can i possibly slide it down.Can you advice,please!Thanks a lot..D