- 1. Steering problem (score: 1)
- Author: RGGAMMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 20:13:22 EDT
- Hey and Howdy fellas, I had been feeling a little play in my steering so I started to investigate. What I found was the fitting (u joint) has play where it attaches to the output shaft of the rack. I
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00012.html (7,412 bytes)
- 2. RE: Steering problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 17:34:53 -0700
- I have had this same problem and the bolt (5/16" ?) is only marginally able to tighten the U-joint clamp onto the splined shaft from the rack. I use a Grade 8 bolt and have tightened it as much as I
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00013.html (7,296 bytes)
- 3. Re: Steering problem (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 21:25:51 EDT
- Yes the output shaft is splined. And if you have any play it magnifies itself until at the steering wheel you can get quite a bit of free play. If you still have space in the split clamp, tighten awa
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00014.html (9,078 bytes)
- 4. RE: Steering problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 00:05:11 -0700
- You state the following: "This procedure insures [sic] you will an equal number of steering wheel turns from straight ahead to full lock left or right." However, this cannot be correct, since settin
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00016.html (7,428 bytes)
- 5. RE: Steering problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Allan Connell, Jr." <alcon@home.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:44:51 -0700
- Thanks Bob....I have always wondered how that could be done. Clearly, I have neglected or forgotten one of the most important tools in my tool bin.......a BFH. Once again, thanks for this good advice
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00019.html (7,849 bytes)
- 6. FW: Steering problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Adin,David" <DavidAdin@mercydurango.org>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 12:57:18 -0600
- Allan, et al; When I had my Sprite, my toolbox had a whole section unto itself consisting of FH, RFH (rubber), BFH(big), RBFH(really big) - not to mention the prybars, giant screwdrivers, and industr
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00020.html (8,681 bytes)
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