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| | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 140 member | member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 140 | My van has the same kind of play. I was underneath checking all the linkage and tie rod ends last night, and I didn't find any play down there. So I'm thinking it's either in the coupler or the power steering box itself. I do have tilt, so is there another universal joint in the tilt that wears out, too? My van has 101,000 miles and runs awesome.
Also, do you know if the Dorman kit from Rock Auto works for van equipped with tilt?
Thanks!
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| | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 old hand | OP old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 | I got tilt too. The kit is for the coupler so it won't matter either way. If you grab the coupler and can twist it or wiggle it back and fourth then you need the repair kit. good thing it's cheap! When I get around to doing mine I will takes lots of pics. | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 140 member | member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 140 | Thanks, Nick. I've spend the last two days (evenings) installing new u-joints (drastically reduced the "clunk" when shifting) and a new tailpipe. Now it's up to snuff mechanically except for the annoying steering. My wheel plays about 5-6 inches back and forth with the engine off, too. I'll be tearing into the coupler tonight to confirm/deny it's the source. | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 old hand | OP old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 | Yea mine moves about 3 or so inches each way off center when engine off. not good at all. | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,601 Likes: 10 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,601 Likes: 10 | I had a guy cut the cup setup off of my 72 CJ-5 and after correct measurements and fittings, weld up the knuckle from a Chrysler mini van on my shaft, it slid right up on my steering box splines, talkin about tight steering. | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,847 Likes: 42 veteran | veteran Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,847 Likes: 42 | X 2 on a u joint being far superior to the Cup. I replaced my steering gear at the same time but the difference in steering feel was astounding | 1 member likes this:
Moonlight sailor | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 old hand | OP old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 | That looks pretty. Where do I get the parts and how much? I been procrastinating to do my coupler repair cause I not exactly sure how to get my man hands in there and work. I thinking I will have to pull the column. | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,847 Likes: 42 veteran | veteran Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,847 Likes: 42 | They say you do have to pull the column up a couple inches to get the coupler off the gear. Since I was not re using the original steering Shaft, I cut it in half and never unbolted the column from the floor. Here is a link to the flaming River U joint: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLA-FR1755/ I posted more detail in the thread I made a few months back on this topic. https://www.vanning.com/threads/ubbthreads.php/posts/382175.html | | | Re: How to Repair Loose Steering | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 old hand | OP old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 741 | Yea, I think I remember reading that. I think for right now I will use what I got and see how it works. How is that setup working so far? | | |
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