Steering Wheel Freeplay
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Steering Wheel Freeplay
Can anyone tell me how much freeplay is acceptable on the steering? If there is too mucy freeplay, what is the most likely cause. This pretains to a 85 gslse. Thanks
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Too much freeplay is usually an indication that the steering box is either worn or needs adjustment of the sector shaft. That is the lock-nutted screw on top of the steering box.
If the screw is tightened too much to compensate for wear, the shaft can get bound and wear out prematurely, so be careful if you adjust it. The steering wheel freeplay limit is 1.57" which seems like a lot to me.
If the screw is tightened too much to compensate for wear, the shaft can get bound and wear out prematurely, so be careful if you adjust it. The steering wheel freeplay limit is 1.57" which seems like a lot to me.
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This car only has 65,000miles with the original owner and from what I have gathered, the original owner really babied his car. should the steering gear box wear out that quickly?
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This car only has 65,000miles with the original owner and from what I have gathered, the original owner really babied his car. should the steering gear box wear out that quickly?
This car only has 65,000miles with the original owner and from what I have gathered, the original owner really babied his car. should the steering gear box wear out that quickly?
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Thanks all for the information. I may be missing the whole picture here after what I hear from you experts. I reason I raised the freeplay issue is because when I turn the steering wheel, there is some excessive movements( I say about 1.5") before the tires start to respond. This may be normal but I will get it checked out.
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I have to say this board is beyond my expectation. I am a newbee on RX7 and I am rather green on most issues regarding my toy. I can't say thank you enought for all the help I have received. I will try all those suggestions once I pick up my car this Sunday and post the results.
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I read your email
Here is an excellent article on adjusting out the play on a 1st Gen steering box.
http://www.mazspeed.com/steeringgear.htm
http://www.mazspeed.com/steeringgear.htm
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Originally posted by JLIU
I have to say this board is beyond my expectation. I am a newbee on RX7 and I am rather green on most issues regarding my toy. I can't say thank you enought for all the help I have received. I will try all those suggestions once I pick up my car this Sunday and post the results.
jeff
I have to say this board is beyond my expectation. I am a newbee on RX7 and I am rather green on most issues regarding my toy. I can't say thank you enought for all the help I have received. I will try all those suggestions once I pick up my car this Sunday and post the results.
jeff
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