61 steering play
12-20-2014, 05:54 PM
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61 steering play
I would like to take some play out of my steering if possible.I have to turn the wheel to far either way before I get any response.
Front end in great shape, new radials, gas shocks and fast steering adapter.
12-20-2014, 07:37 PM
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Do you have the ST-12 C-1 manual?
It has a detailed explanation of the the procedure.
Joe
It has a detailed explanation of the the procedure.
Joe
12-21-2014, 02:23 PM
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Team Owner
Joe (plaidside) is correct....but you have to follow that procedure precisely...get too carried away and you can ruin a good steering box....
12-21-2014, 10:12 PM
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12-22-2014, 12:55 AM
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Melting Slicks
If worm and roller and bearings are in good shape and adjusted properly there will be no to very minimal free play in the straight ahead position. As you turn the wheel off center play increases but that is the way that they were engineered and cannot be adjusted out. I replaced the gears and bearings in mine about 6 years ago and in the straight ahead position I have max 1/2" of free play in the wheel. 2", in my opinion, is too much to be considered normal. 