Streering feels a little loose....

[jayfotos]

How do I get it back to early days of tightness? Is it a quick fix?

[Joe_Black]

You can adjust the steering gear easily enough. If you're not familiar with the procedure I can post directions with pictures as I think I'll be doing Heraclid's this weekend.

[MrCrowley]

I think someone did a how to on this a long time ago. if not here, then maybe at the ol' vmag. Either way, if you do it again- thanks. we'll have one here for reference!

[jayfotos]

Thanks, I would like to see that info....I'm off to hit the search button.

[jayfotos]

.....and nut'n came up.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Did you search vmag?

http://club.vmag.com/ubb/Forum39/HTML/002813.html

[jayfotos]

Cool thanks, I'll try it tomorrow.

J

[lttlbddy]

I must admit, I have never played with the steering box adjustment.

Tight or loose steering can be a combination of many components: Ball joint, tie rod ends, centerlink, steering idler, steering box.

On the Amigo which, I believe, shares the same type of steering system as the Trooper/Vehicross, (recirculating ball), many of us have had to changed the steering idler:



The bushings/bearing get a little worn causing the shaft to have a little play. The old one in the picture is also bend just slightly.

Larger tires as well as a little bit of play in all of the above listed components can add up to steering that is not quite what it used to be.

Steve G - 90 Amigo Guy

[Joe_Black]

Unfortunately we didn't do the adjustment this weekend as hoped, but will at the ERS rallycross on the 9th. So photos and procedure will be up shortly after.

[Heraclid]

Sorry. :-( I really did kinda want to do it before the rally too, for obvious reasons.