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Offline ryanbrook

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Why is my steering loose?
« on: 15 February 2012, 22:26 »
Why does my steering feel loose, it seems to wander. So i changed the tie rod ends thinking that was the problem. What would make my steering wander if its not the tie rod ends?

Offline JC

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Re: Why is my steering loose?
« Reply #1 on: 15 February 2012, 22:31 »
must not make a comment about any large buoyant marine vessel  :lipsrsealed:

Offline richw911

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Re: Why is my steering loose?
« Reply #2 on: 15 February 2012, 22:34 »
must not make a comment about any large buoyant marine vessel  :lipsrsealed:

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Offline Li-D

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Re: Why is my steering loose?
« Reply #3 on: 15 February 2012, 22:47 »
Driving over ice perhaps?! :grin:

No seriously I dont know, steering rack goosed maybe!
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Why is my steering loose?
« Reply #4 on: 15 February 2012, 23:39 »
Check the rack for excessive play.