Play in the steering
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Play in the steering
I have a 2006 F350 XLT 4x4.
i have replaces pitman arm power steering,
And upper and lower ball joints.
and all the bushings. But the front end still has a lot of play not sure what else to do any advice would be helpful.
i have replaces pitman arm power steering,
And upper and lower ball joints.
and all the bushings. But the front end still has a lot of play not sure what else to do any advice would be helpful.
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Welcome to FTE.
Here’s a video that explains it better than I can. However, BEFORE you adjust anything use a paint pen, and mark the box, nut and adjusting bolt so you have a reference on just how much you’re moving it. 1/8 to 1/4 turns THEN drive, if you over tighten it plan on a new box.
A steering stab may help tighten up the feeling of the steering.
Here’s a video that explains it better than I can. However, BEFORE you adjust anything use a paint pen, and mark the box, nut and adjusting bolt so you have a reference on just how much you’re moving it. 1/8 to 1/4 turns THEN drive, if you over tighten it plan on a new box.
A steering stab may help tighten up the feeling of the steering.
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So you didn't check any of the parts you replaced beforehand then? Have someone turn the wheel back and forth as you lay on the ground and look for moving tiered ends, chunks etc. Take a pry bar and try moving the joints and a big channel lock to try and move them laterally
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So you didn't check any of the parts you replaced beforehand then? Have someone turn the wheel back and forth as you lay on the ground and look for moving tiered ends, chunks etc. Take a pry bar and try moving the joints and a big channel lock to try and move them laterally
Right now I have about 4”s of play before the wheel moves. Crossing fingers it’s the hubs. If not don’t know what else there is to replace....
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@superdutyscaler I did check tire rod ends and replaced them because the bushings needed to be replaced. Also jacked the front end up and shook the wheels there is some play there so replaced the upper and lower ball joints. I’m going to replace the wheel hubs. Cause there is still some movement in the wheel.
Right now I have about 4”s of play before the wheel moves. Crossing fingers it’s the hubs. If not don’t know what else there is to replace....
Right now I have about 4”s of play before the wheel moves. Crossing fingers it’s the hubs. If not don’t know what else there is to replace....
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@superdutyscaler I did check tire rod ends and replaced them because the bushings needed to be replaced. Also jacked the front end up and shook the wheels there is some play there so replaced the upper and lower ball joints. I’m going to replace the wheel hubs. Cause there is still some movement in the wheel.
Right now I have about 4”s of play before the wheel moves. Crossing fingers it’s the hubs. If not don’t know what else there is to replace....
Right now I have about 4”s of play before the wheel moves. Crossing fingers it’s the hubs. If not don’t know what else there is to replace....
4 inches of play most likely is your steering box. Not the hub.
Also, take it to an alignment shop. They will check alignment (most likely off) and they will tell you the parts that are bad. If it is a good alignment shop they won't even try to align it when parts are worn out. I've done that and it never cost me a penny. I'd fix the parts, then go back for the actual alignment.
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4" of wheel movement is absurd, you would have every joint worn out to even get somewhere close to that play. Also check the shaft from steering wheel to gearbox. The ujoints are also a known problem
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Ok copy you. Will check that out this weekend...
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4" of wheel play is definitely possible from just a steering box. People keep driving up to a point where it's pretty much impossible to keep it on the road. Check some of the videos on youtube where people are messing with the steering box.
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