the steering column bearings
sound like they are eating them selves up,
even if the steering wheel goes smooth
(although slightly feeling the vibrations).
it has been like this for a while and it is not worsening.
could there however be security implications,
like a suddenly blocking steering wheel ?
has anyone had this issue before ?
how to get the bearings out ?
which replacement bearings do fit ?
now i have a picture of the noisy bearing:
(https://i.postimg.cc/5N8vwcJj/steeringbearing.png)
instead of a top bearing in one part, i found a bush (https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/811419548a-steering-column-shaft-top-bush.html) and a support ring (https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/171419341-steering-column-plastic-support-ring.html), which probably belong to it, but no rolls:
(https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/media/catalog/product/8/1/811419548a_1_1.jpg)
(https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/media/catalog/product/1/7/171419341_1_B9FD143C-C870-4442-AF5E6B1D47D9B120.jpg)
the lower bearing (https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/171419517b-lower-steering-column-bearing.html), which is probably still ok, is on heritage parts:
(https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/media/catalog/product/1/7/171419517b_1.jpg)