[s-cars] front end/suspension repair question

[chris chambers]

I found a good write up complete with photo on sjmautotechnik's site,
here is the link.

http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/susp.html#steerplay

Hmm this could be a cheap repair!


Thanks again to Dave Ellis for the VERY helpful information!!


Chris



> You could also check the steering lash and adjust it if there is any 
> play. If there is too much play in the system there will be very poor
> 
> "on center" feel and the steering will seem sloppy.  You may also
> hear a 
> quiet but noticeable light clunk every time you move the steering
> wheel 
> right or left when parked. To check, sit in the car with the ignition
> 
> off and try moving the wheel a half a turn in each direction quickly 
> side to side. If you hear a soft clunking you likely need to adjust
> the 
> lash.  This can be accomplished by turning the screw on the top of
> the 
> driver's side of the steering rack an eighth of a turn at a time, 
> testing for the "clunk" after each adjustment.  As soon as the clunk 
> goes away, stop.  Over tightening will damage the rack.  There is a 
> writeup on S-cars or someplace - I don't remember exactly now but 
> someone else might be able to point you to it if you can't find it.

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