Too much freeplay in steering?
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From: Tyndall AFB, FL
Car: 1985 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: garbage 2.73
Too much freeplay in steering?
Wondering if there was a way to tighten up the steering a bit. I have to move the wheel 2-3 inches either direction to move the car. The power steering fluid is full, and the steering wheel is mounted properly.
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From: East Tennesse
Car: 1991 RS Camaro
Engine: L03 (want LS1)
Transmission: 700R-4 (and T56)
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.23 posi
Re: Too much freeplay in steering?
Could be ball joints, tie rod ends, slop in the steering box, etc. I'd get under there and see what needs to be replaced. Almost all these cars have sloppy steering and need some work.
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Re: Too much freeplay in steering?
I have the same problem. I replaced my front struts, ball joints, wheel seals, and idler arm. I don't know where the steering box is or what I'd need to do to fix it. I have a '92 formula.
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From: Anchorage, Ak
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 5.0 TBI
Transmission: W/C T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 Posi
Re: Too much freeplay in steering?
A common problem with third gens is, the center drag link. It is the component that transmits the left-right movement between the front wheels.
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