Hey guys, i think this copper sleeve is way out of position. From other pics I've seen, it looks like it should be below the bearing center, not riding up the steering shaft like this.
My steering wheel turning has gone crunchy, and I found the typical bushing remnants when I got in there. (see pics)
But... looks like someone somewhere along the line has bodged a crappy fix and put a bunch of spacer washers around the shaft rather than replace the bushing, I presume to stop the copper bushing coming out further, precipitating an expensive and complicated steered wheel bearing replacement fix.
Can this copper sleeve be pushed back down somehow without damaging the bearing? It's clear there's minor damage to the exposed part, and that's likely why the steering is grinding.
I've ordered a new support bushing already, but need some coaching on what to do about that copper sleeve.
Help?
