Headlight Bushing Worm Gear Adjuster - HELP!
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 696
Likes: 18
From: Jenkintown PA
Headlight Bushing Worm Gear Adjuster - HELP!
I'm in the middle of replacing headlight brushing and was having a time of pulling the gear out of the housing. After backing off the worm gear adjustmnet screw, I turned over the housing and gave it a nice tap with my hand and a small steel ball bearing fell out. It appears to be out of the hole where the adjuster screw and worm gear almost meet and looks as though it just rides between the first thread of the worm drive. Any thoughts on where this ball bearing came from and where it should be installed.
Many thnaks!
Save the Wave
Many thnaks!
Save the Wave
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,290
Likes: 6
From: St Marys GA
read this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1848666
I just got done replacing my bushings about 10 minutes ago
, but I didn't remove the worm gear, or have anything fall out.
From what I read of the DIY, you just need to fully remove the worm gear, and that ball bearing goes on the very tip.
I just got done replacing my bushings about 10 minutes ago
, but I didn't remove the worm gear, or have anything fall out.From what I read of the DIY, you just need to fully remove the worm gear, and that ball bearing goes on the very tip.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 696
Likes: 18
From: Jenkintown PA
read this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1848666
I just got done replacing my bushings about 10 minutes ago, but I didn't remove the worm gear, or have anything fall out.
From what I read of the DIY, you just need to fully remove the worm gear, and that ball bearing goes on the very tip.
I just got done replacing my bushings about 10 minutes ago
, but I didn't remove the worm gear, or have anything fall out.From what I read of the DIY, you just need to fully remove the worm gear, and that ball bearing goes on the very tip.
Appreciate you assistance and now can get back to work! I didnt want to go ahead until receiving your note...
Save the Wave
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,691
Likes: 71
From: Phoenix Arizona
read this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1848666
I just got done replacing my bushings about 10 minutes ago, but I didn't remove the worm gear, or have anything fall out.
From what I read of the DIY, you just need to fully remove the worm gear, and that ball bearing goes on the very tip.
I just got done replacing my bushings about 10 minutes ago
, but I didn't remove the worm gear, or have anything fall out.From what I read of the DIY, you just need to fully remove the worm gear, and that ball bearing goes on the very tip.
It goes on the top of the shaft between it and the adjusting screw. You should see a little dimple on the end of the shaft.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 696
Likes: 18
From: Jenkintown PA
Hope this helps! Pass it on!!
Save the Wave!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 776
Likes: 3
From: Ottawa IL
I replaced my headlight bushings a few weeks ago and they work fine. I didn't have the ball bearing come out as you indicated, but from my research and with the help of tons of people here on the forum I noticed one article suggested putting a dab of white lith grease on the dimple to help hold the ball in place as you reassemble it. Maybe this will help you too.
