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swapped K now steering messed up

Old 06-13-2010, 10:21 PM
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I took out the stock K member for a tubular one and now my wheels are pointed like this -------> l / Motor was out when I did it so I'm thinking I might have gotten an air bubble in the powersteering line. I can push the passenger side in but it just makes it do this -------> \ l even with someone holding onto the driver side

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Old 06-13-2010, 10:34 PM
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Get an alignment.
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I expected a Castor/Camber alignment issue but not having the wheels completely jacked up like this
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your "toe" is out of adjustment because the "I" shaft was not inserted back into its original positon. get an alignment and you will be good to go.
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Can anyone help with instructions to get the alignment half assed back to where it should be so I can finish other things before taking it over to get aligned correctly?

Also, should mention, I replaced the K-Member without unhooking any of the steering rack or suspension besides what was attached to the K-Member itself. Simply put if it wasn't bolted to the K-Member it didn't get removed
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Remove the link between the wheel and the rack. Center your steering wheel up and then adjust the rack to match the shaft. Reconnect the shaft. You might also have to adjust the length of the tie rod ends on the steering rack. Just screw them in or out untill the tires look straight.


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