Steering box adjustment
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From: Liverpool NY
Steering box adjustment
does anyone know of a "fool proof" way to adjust the steering box on an 82? The steering feels like it's way too tight and doesn't seem to want to return to center when I let go of the wheel.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks Guys!
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks Guys!
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
The only "fool proof" way is to pull the steerin gear box out of the car and adjust it to specification with an inch-lb torque wrench. There are many discussions on adjusting the gear in the Chevrolet Overhaul Manuals. Or just send it to Gary.
Jim
Jim
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From: Bovingdon Hertfordshire
Couple of thoughts:
1. The not self centering is more likely to be castor / camber settings on the front wheel alignment.
2. Hard steering: do you have power steering ? - Does it want to pull one way all the time (that could be the PS valve) - or maybe the power steering mechanism needs looking at. If it is non-powered, then you are back at the steering box.
Yours,
Jeremy.
1. The not self centering is more likely to be castor / camber settings on the front wheel alignment.
2. Hard steering: do you have power steering ? - Does it want to pull one way all the time (that could be the PS valve) - or maybe the power steering mechanism needs looking at. If it is non-powered, then you are back at the steering box.
Yours,
Jeremy.
