nickt Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 As topic title suggests i have quite a considerable amount of backlash in my steering box is there anyway of takin up the back lash shimming etc or is it a case of a replacement second hand or reconditioned thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 As topic title suggests i have quite a considerable amount of backlash in my steering box is there anyway of takin up the back lash shimming etc or is it a case of a replacement second hand or reconditioned thanks There is a small amount of adjustment available - have a look in the Tech Archive, near the bottom, and download the appropriate bit of the workshop manual - but not a huge amount. Drop arms are notorious for working loose, and the steering column UJs wear too: maybe these could be the source of some of the backlash? You can refurb them yourself, in the same way you can also re-build a television, so a professionally refurbed item is typically £220 these days. I wouldn't buy a second hand one unless I'd seen it working perfectly on the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 You can take up the backlash by adjusting the allen screw onthe top of the box. Have a look here: http://www.lro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38210&highlight= Like i said in the above post, the adjustment should be made with the wheels jacked and straight ahead as if you do it with them on a lock, you will create a tight spot in the straight ahead position. I think the other important thing is that the reat of the steering system, track rod ends, ball joints, drop arm nut, wheel bearings and swivel bearings and UJs in the steering column need to be checked for play before adjusting the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickt Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 ok mate thanks for the reply its definately the box i have checked the ujs and the ball joints which are ok and the ujs look new possibly replaced before i bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Just as above find the topp point on the steering box and adjust it. IT is fun getting the play removed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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