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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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I have a little play in my steering while driving, just changed tie rods and it helped a little , just wondering if the rack can get loose the way old steering boxs did and if there is any adjustment or if any one has any ideas?

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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try to tighten the bolt at the steering knuckle. it is the bolt on the shaft if u look right below the master cylinder
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Did you replace inners and outters?

The rack can wear. With the old style you could offset it a bit and regain some firmness but you will always have play with a ramp and ***** style box.

With a rack you can't cure play other than replacement!
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
Did you replace inners and outters?

The rack can wear. With the old style you could offset it a bit and regain some firmness but you will always have play with a ramp and ***** style box.

With a rack you can't cure play other than replacement!
how would i offset my stock rack? wat does dat do?
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You can't offset the rack. In older style steering boxes where you had recircluating ***** you could adjust it.

With a rack there is no adjustment. The only adjustment in a rack I know of is the bearing preload. But I have no idea what it affects.
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