steering adjustment?
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steering adjustment?
hey folks,
is it possible to adjust the steering in my 97' E250 5.4L 2WD ? its tottering around...
if - how to?
- all balljoints, linkage arms and chassis components on front end are new.
is it possible to adjust the steering in my 97' E250 5.4L 2WD ? its tottering around...
if - how to?
- all balljoints, linkage arms and chassis components on front end are new.
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so really nobody has an idea how to do? I couldnt believe in the fact that stepfathers 76' E150, with original steering gear, is much more straight to drive than my 97' with changed steering gear...
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2 get a good alignment WITH printout
3 maybe the steering gear is bad or loose.
In that order.
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1 4Bar (Maximum tire pressure for my Pneus)
2 alignment is fresh, with printout
3 as I said, steering gear is less than 5 Years old. Nothing loose or worn
all balljoints and other steering components are brand new.
so Im right when I say that nobody knows something about alignment of the steering gear?
I mean, if ist not possible- ok.
Just wanna be sure that there is no option to make it better.
2 alignment is fresh, with printout
3 as I said, steering gear is less than 5 Years old. Nothing loose or worn
all balljoints and other steering components are brand new.
so Im right when I say that nobody knows something about alignment of the steering gear?
I mean, if ist not possible- ok.
Just wanna be sure that there is no option to make it better.
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What make tires are you running? I had Uniroyals on the front of my 93 and when I replace them with Firestones and the difference was significant.
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We are trying to say there may be an option that will make it better. The caster specification for the E series is from +1.5 degrees to +7.5 degrees. Ford has typically shipped from the factory with a setting of about +3 degrees which is OK for city driving. For highway driving you want to have at least +5 degrees. If you have an alignment print out then it will tell us where your vehicle is currently set.
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I remember reading something pertaining to the steering on my 88. If I remember correctly Ford recommended adjusting the gear box after a certain break in time. Perhaps you have to do that on your new one?
Mine has a little play in it and I doubt it was ever adjusted. My serpentine belt squeaked when I first cranked the engine and I happened across a TSB that said to adjust the power steering pulley flush with the shaft. Mine had never been done and when i adjusted it, that solved the problem.
Mine has a little play in it and I doubt it was ever adjusted. My serpentine belt squeaked when I first cranked the engine and I happened across a TSB that said to adjust the power steering pulley flush with the shaft. Mine had never been done and when i adjusted it, that solved the problem.
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1 4Bar (Maximum tire pressure for my Pneus)
2 alignment is fresh, with printout
3 as I said, steering gear is less than 5 Years old. Nothing loose or worn
all balljoints and other steering components are brand new.
so Im right when I say that nobody knows something about alignment of the steering gear?
I mean, if ist not possible- ok.
Just wanna be sure that there is no option to make it better.
2 alignment is fresh, with printout
3 as I said, steering gear is less than 5 Years old. Nothing loose or worn
all balljoints and other steering components are brand new.
so Im right when I say that nobody knows something about alignment of the steering gear?
I mean, if ist not possible- ok.
Just wanna be sure that there is no option to make it better.
Did you ever check your wheel bearing lash at the front hubs?
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I think you need to recheck the pressures. I have to use LT tires, with 3,8 Bars in the front and 5,5 Bars in the back!