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Jwawhite · 03-12-2021, 12:14 PM

Kultulz, I'm unable to do more diagnosing but this is what I've noticed: the steering box does not have play in it. However the steering Arm connected to the control valve does. Engine off, car on lift, person in car turning steering wheel, I notice the Stud movement as the steering wheel is turned left and right. 3/16"? each side. This is the grease area of the control valve. In the diagram this area has a spring washers, etc. I wonder if these items need replacement or if the internal shaft needs tightening. I have OEM rebuilding kits for both sides of Control Valve. But what a job it is to remove the Assy and rebuild it. Time is accounted for with the move.

03-12-2021, 12:14 PM	#19
Jwawhite Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Now on the Land of Sun City West, AZ Posts: 519	Re: Pod on Dash, R&I in place? Kultulz, I'm unable to do more diagnosing but this is what I've noticed: the steering box does not have play in it. However the steering Arm connected to the control valve does. Engine off, car on lift, person in car turning steering wheel, I notice the Stud movement as the steering wheel is turned left and right. 3/16"? each side. This is the grease area of the control valve. In the diagram this area has a spring washers, etc. I wonder if these items need replacement or if the internal shaft needs tightening. I have OEM rebuilding kits for both sides of Control Valve. But what a job it is to remove the Assy and rebuild it. Time is accounted for with the move.