Steering Play Slop
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Steering Play Slop
I have a bit of play in my steering wheel. At all times there is about a 1/2" or about 20 degrees of play in the wheel when turning either way. When under the hood I grabbed on the steering linkage and can turn that the same 1/2" as the wheel. So it seems like everthing is tight from the wheel to the input of the rack. I saw there is a how to on shbox.com about rack bearing adjustment, not sure if that will work. Does this mean there is something wrong with my steering rack?
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I have a bit of play in my steering wheel. At all times there is about a 1/2" or about 20 degrees of play in the wheel when turning either way. When under the hood I grabbed on the steering linkage and can turn that the same 1/2" as the wheel. So it seems like everthing is tight from the wheel to the input of the rack. I saw there is a how to on shbox.com about rack bearing adjustment, not sure if that will work. Does this mean there is something wrong with my steering rack?
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There are a few from junkyards for $50 but I think I am going to call up a local place that rebuilds racks to get a reman with a lifetime warranty. There is a steering shaft on ebay right now for $20 shipped.
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When I first bought my car I had the same problem you are describing. I found that guide on shbox.com and did the preload adjustment and everything was perfect. Try that first before spending any money.
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Also from what I've read, and saw in someone's car, the LS1 rack is 90* off from the LT1 rack. So simply installing it with the steering knuckle, you will also have to take your steering wheel and turn it 90*.
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Okay thanks, I will try this first. I have a rag joint eliminator on order. So if the bearing adjustment works I might just call it good because it doesn't seem to have slop at the rubber rag.
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Thanks guys