1931fordmodela
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my coupe steering wheel rocks back and fourth. are the triple gear set worn out inside? maybe a bushing . can anyone help give me insight to what I should look for?
26 steering wheel rocks back and fourth
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A bones
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Not understanding. If you mean all the time while moving, I'd say check each wheel ( 4 ) for out of true. If you mean at certain speeds, then it is possible it's a balance issue.
It is also possible that you need parts, or adjustments. Begin with the front spindle bearings. Then check tie rod end king pins etc.
The triple gears may be worn, however if this occurs while moving I'd be suspicious of the frond end assembly.
More description of the symptom would help in figuring this out. Good Luck
It is also possible that you need parts, or adjustments. Begin with the front spindle bearings. Then check tie rod end king pins etc.
The triple gears may be worn, however if this occurs while moving I'd be suspicious of the frond end assembly.
More description of the symptom would help in figuring this out. Good Luck
Two connections in action here.
First the domed nut on top holds the steering wheel spider fast to the steering gear pinion ( short shaft with gear on it). Loose nut may let the spider rock on the shaft if they are not a tight fit.
Second the steering gear pinion continues on as a plain shaft beyond the gear. This fits into the steering gear post ( long shaft down to the bottom of the column). A loose fit between the 2 will let the steering wheel rick around.
Hope this helps.
First the domed nut on top holds the steering wheel spider fast to the steering gear pinion ( short shaft with gear on it). Loose nut may let the spider rock on the shaft if they are not a tight fit.
Second the steering gear pinion continues on as a plain shaft beyond the gear. This fits into the steering gear post ( long shaft down to the bottom of the column). A loose fit between the 2 will let the steering wheel rick around.
Hope this helps.
hammerless-12
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If what the others say is not helping, check the pins that hold the gears in place. You will have to take your steering wheel off as well as the gear housing cover though. You can also inspect the gears at the same time, I've found the pins wear out before those gears do.
dumb person
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i have unscrewed the steering gear cover with the steering wheel on.
There might be a small pin or set screw in the top of the cover that prevents it unscrewing as the driver turns the wheel. Remove that first. Then if the gears seem loose on the pins you'll know what the problem is.
Every worn gear i've seen seems to wear an egg shaped hole in the triple gear.
There might be a small pin or set screw in the top of the cover that prevents it unscrewing as the driver turns the wheel. Remove that first. Then if the gears seem loose on the pins you'll know what the problem is.
Every worn gear i've seen seems to wear an egg shaped hole in the triple gear.