Hey all ....
Been trying to get all the little persnickity things adjusted/repaired before it starts getting cold out....
One of the things is a little too much slop in the steering... (79' PW 4x4)
Tie rod ends, ball joints, drag link, etc all in good shape... I noticed that the steering wheel moves a couple of inches either way before the pitman arm begins to move...
My rig has PS and the steering gearbox is the original, so it could be getting just plain ol' worn out and sloppy (Although the PS works fine and no leaks) but I'm thinking that the pre-load adjustment needs adjusting? There is nothing in my Haynes manuel about this... Anyone know the procedure? (I know about the locknut and screw and I also know that if you get it adjusted too tight, it's not a good thing...)
Thanks in advance guys...
Been trying to get all the little persnickity things adjusted/repaired before it starts getting cold out....
One of the things is a little too much slop in the steering... (79' PW 4x4)
Tie rod ends, ball joints, drag link, etc all in good shape... I noticed that the steering wheel moves a couple of inches either way before the pitman arm begins to move...
My rig has PS and the steering gearbox is the original, so it could be getting just plain ol' worn out and sloppy (Although the PS works fine and no leaks) but I'm thinking that the pre-load adjustment needs adjusting? There is nothing in my Haynes manuel about this... Anyone know the procedure? (I know about the locknut and screw and I also know that if you get it adjusted too tight, it's not a good thing...)
Thanks in advance guys...