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bspikes
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• Ft Hood, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/21/2007 |
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• 17 posts |
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 Posted:10/17/2010 07:56 |
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Does anyone know how to adjust the steering box on the Excursion?? Steering on my baby is startig to get a little loose. Everything underneath has been replaced including the ball joints but I think I might be in need of a new gear box. I would like to try to adjust it before replacing it. |
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Roebro
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• Boynton Beach, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 12/15/2007 |
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• 10 posts |
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Posted:10/17/2010 10:14 |
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I have the same problem after replacing ball joints, so I hope someone that knows will reply. |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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• 1,110 posts |
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Posted:10/17/2010 13:23 |
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These are not "my" instructions ... I copy/pasted them from elsewhere:
Here are the instructions to tighten your steering box to take up the excess free play you have.
Locate the allen bolt and locknut on top of the steering box. It’s close to the radiator.
Mark the allen bolt so you’re oriented and know where the start point is, then loosen the locknut.
Turn the allen bolt clockwise a quarter turn to tighten the gear mesh.
Tighten the locknut and road test your vehicle.
Be careful not to over-tighten the allen bolt. If you do, the steering may become too tight and get extremely stiff during a tight turn, possibly causing you to drive off the roadway.
Keep repeating the sequence, turning the allen bolt a 1/4 turn at a time, followed by a test drive, until you're satisfied with the performance. If you over-tighten the allen bolt, turn the allen bolt back a quarter turn, counter-clockwise.
There is a risk of over tightening the box and causing it to wear out prematurely, so I suggest you tighten it to the point where the slop is gone, and no further.
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Roebro
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• Boynton Beach, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 12/15/2007 |
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• 10 posts |
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Posted:10/20/2010 05:23 |
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Thanks, that solved the problem. |
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