[TR] TR4 steering rack rebuild

[Dixie4]

I would have no play at all.

The rule of thumb in my experience is:

With the tie rod end removed the inner joint within the gaiter should 
support the weight of the tie rod  For example when lifted upwards it should 
stay in that position. If it drops too much play.

I hope you used some Loctite on the threads when reassembling.

Adrian TR4A CT64306 O
Wales UK.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <brad.kahler at 141.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 7:51 PM
Subject: [TR] TR4 steering rack rebuild


> Listers,
>
> I was noticing some slop in my steering rack so last night I pulled
> it from the car to check it out.  What I found was the ball sockets had
> upwards of .035" clearance each.  It was noticeable in that you could push 
> the
> tie rod towards the and feel the spring give that is located inside the 
> ball
> joint.
>
> I dismantled the ball joints, removed some shims and reassembled until
> there was just a very small noticeable inward movement.  Maybe .005" total 
> per
> ball joint.
>
> I guess my question is, is this to tight?  The ball moves
> smoothly with no binding.
>
> Comments?
>
> Brad
> 1963 TR4
>
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