<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">I found a bit of play in the inner ball joint and adjusted it by adding shims. I can get it to a zero play setting, but when I then re-assemble it with the spring behind the cup, the thing binds. It takes a decent amount of pressure on the disconnected tie rod to move it - it’s about the same length as a 3/8” ratchet wrench and it feels like I have to put 10+ ft-lb on it to get it to move. <div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The inner ball joints have steel, not nylon, cups. Question is, do I want this bind? What purpose does the spring really serve if the thing is adjusted properly?</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I have confirmed that I can push the spring fully into the rack - i.e., it is not protruding when fully compressed which would have the effect of acting like additional shims.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Or, have I missed something? There’s not much to this mechanism, but maybe I’m missing something obvious.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Last minute stuff before the K Cup!</div></body></html>