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How much play should the steering rack have?
I'm guessing none or not much at all. I'm working on a friend's '86, and it's got at least an 1/8" side to side play, and the tie rod ends are tight (inner and outer). I don't remember my '84 having that much play at all. I guess I could jack it up and find out, but that requires work, and I'm already up to my ears in that. Is it shot?
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11-18-2012, 01:13 PM
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Is the body of the rack moving, or is the 1/8 play in the steering wheel/ column?
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11-18-2012, 03:01 PM
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The play is between the rack and the pinion gear. With the steering wheel/column locked in place I can move the wheels about an 1/8" or so side to side.
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11-18-2012, 03:47 PM
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Use the centering bolt to lock the rack. Then try the wheel again, if it still moves it's your tie-rod ends, if it doesnt move try your steering wheel, if that moves its either your rack or intermediate shaft.
IMO 1/8 is a lot, it's likely your intermediate shaft, the racks are quite bullet proof. |
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11-18-2012, 04:29 PM
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