Moss has most of the parts. I think I got mine from TRF years ago. All
the info and specs are in the Bentley Manual. Aside from the pinion
there is a bushing for the pinion shaft and shims to adjust pinion
mesh to the rack. There is also a ball joint on each end of the rack
(inside the boot) which uses shims to adjust the play. One other thing
about maintenance; there is a threaded plug in the cap which shims the
pinion. That plug is supposed to be removed and a grease fitting
installed to grease the rack, then take the fitting out and reinstall
the plug.
Allen
On Oct 23, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Chip19474@aol.com wrote:
> The play is noticeable when the wheels are off the ground and I turn
> the steering wheel side-to-side or when the wheels are off the
> ground and I grab a wheel and move it left or right. The play
> (subtle, muffled click) is coming from the rack & pinion area.
>
> If these are rebuildable, where does one buy a rebuild kit?
>
> Another thing I wondered about....years ago I owned a 1966 Chevy
> Corvair. As the steering box got "sloppy", I was able to tighten
> the lash at the box with an adjustment screw/bolt......of course
> that wasn't rack & pinion but does the TR rack have an adjustment
> capability to tighten lash?
>
> chip
>
> In a message dated 10/23/2012 2:55:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> allenhess@mgcarclub.com
> writes:
> Is the play mostly when driving straight?
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