Loose steering column
09-13-10, 11:30 PM
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Loose steering column
My 1980 RX7 has a loose steering column. I can grab the steering wheel and jiggle it around about 3-5mm.
How can I tighten it?
How can I tighten it?
09-15-10, 10:14 PM
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I would start with checking your steering components first, as the age the get worn out and will cause slop in the steering:
If any of the bushings are torn or crack you should replace them. Even if they don't look that bad, after 30 years of use, I'm sure that replacing them should help your situation. If there is still slop in the steering after that you can go to this link were they talk about adjusting the steering box. But you should check these other components first before adjusting the steering box.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...steering+grind
As mentioned previously, make sure all other components are up to snuff:
- Idler arm and bushings
- Pitman arm where it connects to center link.
- Tie Rods, both sides, inner and outer.
- Ball joints on the suspension arms
- Wheel Bearings
A small amount of wear in each of these components will add up to 1" of play in the steering wheel.
- Idler arm and bushings
- Pitman arm where it connects to center link.
- Tie Rods, both sides, inner and outer.
- Ball joints on the suspension arms
- Wheel Bearings
A small amount of wear in each of these components will add up to 1" of play in the steering wheel.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...steering+grind
09-19-10, 10:51 PM
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Loose steering column
I have taken the steering wheel and indicator/light stalk housing off and can see that the top steering bush is worn. I cannot get a replacement part as they are no longer available. I am in Australia. Is there any ideas how I can get hold of a part, or is there any remedial work I can carry in lieu of getting a new part?.
Vehicle ID: SA22C578331.
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Vehicle ID: SA22C578331.
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