How much steering play is "normal"?
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How much steering play is "normal"?
I have about 3"-4" of steering play. Seems excessive but i dont know. It is an f250 cs without power steering. What is the best way to tighten the steering? Thanks
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no its not right but it is common
i had about the same amount
if you look at the top of your steering gear box there is a nut and and allen head screw you break the bolt loose and then tighten down the screw and re tighten the nut it took about 2 inches of play out of my steering.
i had about the same amount
if you look at the top of your steering gear box there is a nut and and allen head screw you break the bolt loose and then tighten down the screw and re tighten the nut it took about 2 inches of play out of my steering.
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Originally Posted by Mike W
That is a lot. Have someone slowly turn the steering wheel while you watch the linkage to see where the slop is. The rag joint at the steering box is a prime cause.
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Originally Posted by elemint
Thanks. Can one replace the "rag joint" or is it part of an assembly?
you can replace it and the parts are even cheap. But, it does take a little work to get things apart and back together. But, it made the biggest difference with my truck...even after replacing the pump, steering gear, all tie-rods and bushings, the rag joint did the trick. Like $7 for the generic kit in "Help" section of your local auto parts store.
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Originally Posted by gtex
you can replace it and the parts are even cheap. But, it does take a little work to get things apart and back together. But, it made the biggest difference with my truck...even after replacing the pump, steering gear, all tie-rods and bushings, the rag joint did the trick. Like $7 for the generic kit in "Help" section of your local auto parts store.
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Opps... Ok, i now realize i have a bendix PS box... No pump or hoses connected though. Could this be part of the reason for the poor low speed steering? You guys know where to get parts for these?
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check ebay for the brackets. your local parts store should be able to get the pump and hoses.
or hit the junk yard..
or hit the junk yard..
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