Shimming rudder shaft

[Project_Mayhem]

I have some lateral play in my rudder. Does the shim repair technique require a complete rudder removal?

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

If there are two (top and lower) bearings, I don’t think you can access the lower one any other way

 

[Project_Mayhem]

If there are two (top and lower) bearings, I don’t think you can access the lower one any other way

I totally understand what you are saying. Unfortunately I have yet to find pics or a diagram of the steering system