steering column assembly repair/restore

[nw5s]

Howdy! Time to repair/restore my A5 steering column. Steering wheel came off way too easy. Turns out many of the threads on the steering wheel shaft were stripped. Got the steering wheel off and found incomplete bearing with a piece of PVC stuck in it... apparently being used as the bearing. See attached photo. I have a replacement bearing from Mr. Emery, but it seems rather dry. Should I lube the bearing before install or leave it as is? Thanks!

Bruce

[Joe Gopan]

The OEM Steering Column Bearings were lubricated with Lubriplate. Lubriplate 630 AA is ideal for the job. Just put a dab on your finger and rub a thin coat over the balls. The latest Jeep number for the Steering Column Bearing is 801422. The M-274 usesthe same bearing as Jeep.

[sergeant diessel]

The OEM Steering Column Bearings were lubricated with Lubriplate. Lubriplate 630 AA is ideal for the job. Just put a dab on your finger and rub a thin coat over the balls. The latest Jeep number for the Steering Column Bearing is 801422. The M-274 usesthe same bearing as Jeep.

I hope im not the only one that chuckled at those interesting instructions

[Auto Shop teacher]

I suppose it depends on what balls your greasing....