Loose steering.
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Loose steering.
I have an '81 Courier I just bought. The steering is loose, but I put some air in the tire and that helped a lot. I haven't gotten around to really going over the steering yet, but I'm wondering what I should be look for regarding the steering. Thanks.
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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?
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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?
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