[TR] 75 spit steering

Randall TR3driver at ca.rr.com
Sun Jun 17 08:37:52 MDT 2012


(Didn't see any replies to this, so I'll take a shot at it)

> it seems to wander a little.

The wander could be many things; fix the play in the steering first and then
see if there are other issues.

>  if Ibm turning right then left there is a dead
> space in the middle where nothing happens.  going straight there is a
little
> play in the steering.

> Ibm wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction
> to fix this.

There are many places where it could be, so you'll need to start with some
investigation.  Put the car up on ramps (or just big blocks of wood), then
have a helper move the steering wheel back and forth while you watch to see
where the play is.  Most common perhaps is outer tie rod ends, but it could
also be the inner ends (inside the boots), or between the rack and pinion.
Less likely but still possible would be the joints in the steering column,
or even the steering wheel loose on the shaft.  Could also be a problem with
the front suspension.

-- Randall


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