Brad - that's a job I've not done but* *did find the following, which may
be of some help:
http://jag2jag.com/forum/topics/the-otto-mueller-xk-150-rrr
There is a section with pictures on steering column restoration. It looks
to me like the entire column should be removed and repaired as necessary
while you are doing the coupling replacement. If you like, I could take a
look to give my 2 cents worth!. Best,Rob
On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM, Bill Badstubner
<billbadstubner@gmail.com>wrote:
> Have any of you fellow XK owners in the club had to replace the rubber
> coupling that connects the upper and lower portions of the steering column
> on your car?
>
> On my car, this looks like the original rubber component now hardened,
> badly checked and with a significant crack partway down the long axis of
> the coupling. I have a new replacement coupling sourced from XK's Unlimited
> but not a clue as to the correct procedure for making the replacement. Does
> the entire column have to come out of the car, or can I simply disconnect
> the lower column at its connection (u-joint) to the steering rack to
> release the tension on the coupling and install the relacement with the
> upper column still on the car?
>
> There is more than the usual amount of play in the steering, making me
> reluctant to drive the car. If it needs to go to a shop for this fix it
> will probably have to get there on a trailer.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Bill Badstubner
> Santa Rosa
> '53 MG-TD
> '58 Jaguar XK-150 FHC
>
> Why would anyone own an old British sports car? Because the car needs you.
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