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From Ford, the original top bearing did have a lip on top that set into a slight recess in the steering case. All replacement bearings are the same top and bottom and do not have this lip.
It doesn't matter about the lip. The top bearing can be driven down a bit farther with no problem. Chances are the case was a bit tighter when you first installed the bearing and so the bearing fit was a little tighter too. If the sector shaft teeth bottom on the bearing lip (or the case for that matter), it is because the teeth on the sector and rack are worn enough that the shaft can go down far enough to bottom out.
It doesn't matter about the lip. The top bearing can be driven down a bit farther with no problem. Chances are the case was a bit tighter when you first installed the bearing and so the bearing fit was a little tighter too. If the sector shaft teeth bottom on the bearing lip (or the case for that matter), it is because the teeth on the sector and rack are worn enough that the shaft can go down far enough to bottom out.
