Post#3 » Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:50 am
Pinkels,
Everything Dai says. Most definitely check the rest of the steering system before making this adjustment though. Not to nitpick but your G does not have a steering rack, it is a steering "box" , a very differant thing.
You need to insure there is no play in the tie rod ends, including the drag link, and the pitman arm. Also worn wheel bearings, or king pin bearings could contribute to the feel of play. Also look at the steering shaft and make sure there's no play in the universal joint there.
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Jonathan
Below you'll see a picture of the parts Dai described, the lock nut on top of the steering box and the adjustment screw. Be careful not to tighten to much as Dai says. Start with an 1/8 of a turn at a time. Maximun play at the steering wheel is supposed to be 30mm before the wheels move.
The factory procedure is to check friction at the steering wheel with a torque wrench, this is a little complicated, I think most folks just "feel" it out
Dai: Have you checked the resistance to turning with the wheels in the air when doing this adjustment? I'm going to re-adjust mine this week and see what it feels like in the air.
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