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11-14-2012, 02:17 AM

stang23456

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My steering wheel seems to have a lot of play. ( meaning moves easily from left to right ) Anyway to correct this ?

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11-14-2012, 03:20 AM

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most likely a worn out tie rod end, but could also be the steering box.

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11-14-2012, 03:22 AM

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How do I tell if the tie rod end is bad ? I know the bushings are ok

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11-14-2012, 03:24 AM

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most likely a worn out tie rod end, but could also be the steering box.

How do I tell if the tie rod ends are bad ?

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11-14-2012, 03:41 AM

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most likely a worn out tie rod end, but could also be the steering box.

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11-14-2012, 08:28 AM

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go under the front end and if you can twist any of the steering linkage by hand they are most likely worn.

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11-14-2012, 09:15 AM

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Also, although unlikely, check and see if your steering box bolts didn't come loose on you. Happened to me and my steering had a lot of play lol.

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11-14-2012, 12:55 PM

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Should the drag link have slight movement ? I'm able to slightly move it from side to side

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11-14-2012, 01:44 PM

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steering column
steering shaft
steering box
pitman arm
tie rod
Good luck!
Your helper should move steering wheel, while you check everything.

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11-14-2012, 04:17 PM

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Besides the twisting method (I use this on xj's and my buddies yj), professionals usually wiggle the tire side to side while it's in the air(think pinching the tires cheeks and dancing with it) and if they feel play they have someone look at the tie rods to see which one has play.