nitroheadz28

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So initially I thought the culrpit was my rag joint (I have an LT1), I did the conversion to the LS1 shaft this past monday.

It turns out that its the actual steering column causing 90% of the slop, about 2in if slack in the wheel.

What are my options, is this something that can be repaired? Most of the threads on loose steering are about the actual rag joint, loose rack/ tie rods, or the column actually moving up and down or side to side. I haven't found anything with the same situation.

Thanks.

StraightTimeStirrups

I have the same issue! Here is the repair!

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...mn-repair.html

Joe

nitroheadz28

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Thanks Joe, but not exactly seeing a repair there? What is the part that actually wears out? Is it the cam?

I read through Jazzman's guide as well and I'm not clear as to what causes my issue. Then again Fieros don't suffer from this, strange considering that they use essentially the same column- maybe its just less weight/ smaller tires that help with wear.

StraightTimeStirrups

I misunderstood your problem then. Are you saying the steering wheel turns but the tires don't respond before you turn the wheel at least two inches? If so, park on some asphalt and have a friend turn the steering wheel back and forth and look to see if you can see any slop anywhere! If you don't see any, try a stethoscope on the rack and see if you can hear any slop in there! I may not still understand what you are trying to say. Can you post a video of what you are talking about?

nitroheadz28

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Correct, sorry for the confusion. I've done that already, it pointed toward the rag joint. However that is swapped now and the rack is tight.

When the wheel is locked with the key out, I can turn it 2in per side. It's definitely the column.

nitroheadz28

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I can't be the only one who's had this issue?

StraightTimeStirrups

I still dont completely understand what you are trying to say your problem is and I am sure I am not alone. You have to better describe what you problem is and/or post a video with you saying what is happening.

Joe

97FormulaWS-6

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The slop is in one of the following places:

Starting from the furthest out:
Tie-Rod Ends
Rack
Slip-Fit Shaft/rack connection
U-Joint(s)
Rag Joint
Slip Fit Rag Joint/Column connection
U-Joint in the column (for the tilt mechanism)
Steering Wheel to Column adapter.

just start narrowing down from that list.

StraightTimeStirrups

YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN DETERMINE THAT! You have all of the places just start moving the wheel and have a friend feel for slop or visa versa! No one else can do that for you from a computer!

wssix99

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Did you read in Jazzman about the plastic shear pin on page 18 that often gets broken while the column is being replaced or is off the car?

nitroheadz28

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I've been dealing with chasing an electrical issue that I finally figured out today. Once I get the car into and back from the body shop next week, I'll take a clip for you guys showing whats going on.