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Worrying clunk from steering box
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 4:11 am
by spandit
My steering box, which is leaking slightly, had a lot of play which I've adjusted out. However, I noticed that there is a loud "click" when I turn the wheel, which I think it coming from the steering box. The adjustment also seems to be at the end of its travel. Can the grub screw be replaced with a socket ended one as trying to turn a flat blade screwdriver in that confined space is a little difficult?
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 12:41 pm
by Twin Pinzies
So is it a "click" or a "clunk?" I solved my leak and clunk problem before by rebuilding the steering gear box. Kits are available and it's pretty straight forward if you don't replace the pressed-in brass bushings.
I actually had a broken steering shaft!
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 2:25 pm
by spandit
It's a loud "click" - the steering play adjuster is more or less at the end of travel. Where can I get kits from? Should probably top up the oil in it anyway
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 5:27 pm
by pcolette
I think this is the kit referred to:
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.ph ... no=SAV3965
Paul
Sorry, missed the h when I cut and pasted the link
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:18 pm
by Pinzgauer Pete
Paul the link you supplied is broken!
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:40 pm
by edzz
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:06 pm
by Twin Pinzies
Have you checked the stiffener arm that's attached to the steering gear box? It's the short rod under the diamond plate floorboard.
This has solved a steering clunk for me before... they do loosen up!
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