Steering Play Slop
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?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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.
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.
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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Verdad Gallardo No, the steering knuckles are off by 90 degrees, which causes a problem with the LT1 rack, but if you use the LS1 rack, there's no problem at all.
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