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Play in Steering Wheel
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Posted 5/18/2006 12:34 AM
iNeon

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Play in Steering Wheel

Shlomo has about 2-3 inches of play in the steering column itself-- I stuck my hand down wherever the column meets the box and could move it all there.

I do not believe the play is coming from mechanical suspension/steering components, that it is just in the column?

How can I fix it? I'd rather not go futzing with adjusting the box if the fault does not lie there!

Edited by iNeon 5/18/2006 12:35 AM
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Posted 5/18/2006 5:46 AM
BenzDieselTuner

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Re: Play in Steering Wheel

but thats how it works..............if u have play in the steering, u need to adjust the box...........

otherwise, replace all the old and worn suspension components..........

i know it sucks, but, its how it is......
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Posted 5/18/2006 7:16 AM
flyboyike

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RE: Play in Steering Wheel

Actually, you check the suspension components first.  I would start with the ball joints and the steering damper.  Then check the box.  Adjusting the box when everything else is loose will only damage the box.
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Posted 5/18/2006 12:27 PM
iNeon

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Re: Play in Steering Wheel

aww, but I can't afford all that.

Maybe from now on, I'll just stop short at every light. =P
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Posted 5/18/2006 3:54 PM
BenzDieselTuner

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Re: Play in Steering Wheel

i'v been running with my box turned all the way to max, compensating for my looseness, due to busted drag link, for like 6 months now........

no problems yet.......
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