astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

hello, i was wondering if someone could help me out. i would like to get this part for my car but i am stationed in germany at the current juncture and american cars in junkyards over here is rare. even if someone knew of the part numbers for this. ive done some searching but came up empty handed. thanks for any help.

Re: astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

Maybe this:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...earing&submit=

I pulled a like-new Astro Van steering shaft from a Pick'n'Pull earlier in the summer for $8.99. Nothing for the bearing and retainer. If you can wait....

JamesC

Re: astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

What is this part for? a 3rd gen?

Re: astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

Yes. Info about the Jeep and Astro Van shaft (post #7), as well as the bearing in the link below:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html

The link below shows a Safari shaft that apparently is a direct bolt-in:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...y-u-joint.html

JamesC

Re: astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

damn i cant wait to get back to the states. i miss pick n pull so much. i walked out of one with an undamaged wrap around GTA spoiler for 8 bucks... next june cant come quicker.

Re: astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

The GM part numbers are
bearing 7805700
adapter 7805822
Stateside those two parts will run you about $40.

Most Jeeps through the 80s/early 90s used GM columns...and aftermarket replacement bearings for Jeeps are readily available. Check on-line with a Jeep parts place...you need a Crown PN# 4487696K which is a complete kit that includes the bearing, adapter, and the retainer ring & clip. I used this kit on my 84 Z28. You can find them on ebay for as cheap as $10, although you will also see them for $45.

If you want a rubber boot to cover the bearing, get a Crown PN #8132676K.

Re: astro van steering column bearing and retainer
 

Thanks man! That was a big help. I looked on quadratec where I get most of my jeep parts and those 2 crown parts can be had for 30 bucks.