Loose Steering?
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Loose Steering?
1980 F100 Swb 300-i6 2wd Power Steering,when Pulling Front Tire From Side To Side By Hand Should There Be Any Give In Front Suspension,if If Anybody Can Understand What I Am Saying Please Reply,because I Have Confused Myself With This Explanation. Thanks Men For All The Help.
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Inspections of Worn Parts
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The play is probably due to worn part(s).
Inpect for worn parts or play, any of the following:
Inpect the tie rod ends.
Check the steering gear box for play. Can tighten the sector shaft adjustment screw to reduce play, do not overtighten.
Check the steering gear box mounting bolts are tight.
Check radius arm bushings for wear or crack.
Check gear coupling assembly (aka rag joint) on the steering column rod for play.
Check the shaft and joint assembly on the steering column rod for play.
Check for play the drag link.
Inspect the front wheel. (the front wheel bearings for play)
Inspect the king pins (aka spindle bolt) or ball joint for wear.
Verify correct tension on power steering belt. (tighten belt if neccessary).
Let us know what you found?
---BUCK--
1975 Ford F150, 4x4, 390cid, 4 speed
1975 Ford F250, 4x4, 400cid, 4 speed
1976 Ford F150, 4x4, 360cid, 4 speed
1978 Ford F150, 4x2, 302cid, 4 speed
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The play is probably due to worn part(s).
Inpect for worn parts or play, any of the following:
Inpect the tie rod ends.
Check the steering gear box for play. Can tighten the sector shaft adjustment screw to reduce play, do not overtighten.
Check the steering gear box mounting bolts are tight.
Check radius arm bushings for wear or crack.
Check gear coupling assembly (aka rag joint) on the steering column rod for play.
Check the shaft and joint assembly on the steering column rod for play.
Check for play the drag link.
Inspect the front wheel. (the front wheel bearings for play)
Inspect the king pins (aka spindle bolt) or ball joint for wear.
Verify correct tension on power steering belt. (tighten belt if neccessary).
Let us know what you found?
---BUCK--
1975 Ford F150, 4x4, 390cid, 4 speed
1975 Ford F250, 4x4, 400cid, 4 speed
1976 Ford F150, 4x4, 360cid, 4 speed
1978 Ford F150, 4x2, 302cid, 4 speed
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