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HN

02-22-2001 07:42:34




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I have a very loose steering. I can turn the steering wheel a full 1/4 turn before there's any resistance and the wheels begin to turn. Is there an adjustment that can tighten the steering or is the steering mechanism worn out and needs replacement.




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Claus

02-22-2001 08:05:02




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 Re: 8N Steering in reply to HN, 02-22-2001 07:42:34  
What you did not say, is the type of steering you have. The 8N has 2 different types of steering. Earlier types have the eccentric sector shaft housings that are rotated to bring the gears closer together. The later type has the tapered sector gears and the lash is adjusted by the sector adjusting screws. If this makes no sense to you, then you need to get the IT-FO 4 Manual. Of course, other factors can cause steering slop such as worn upper and lower steering shaft bearings, loose tie rod ends, worn sector gears and bushings. etc...
Happy Motoring
Claus

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BB Stacker

02-22-2001 08:04:21




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 Re: 8N Steering in reply to HN, 02-22-2001 07:42:34  
There are two different steering gears on the 8N. The early ones were adjusted by turning the sector shaft housing, this moves the sector shaft closer to the ball nut and reduces the slack. The later units have an external adjusting screw that does the same thing. The first thing to check are the steering shaft bearings. There is one at the top of the steering shaft and one at the bottom of the housing. If either or both of these bearings are bad, they need to be replaced before any adjustments will help. If the steering wheel moves up or down when you turn it that 1/4 turn, then probably the bearings are bad. You need a manual to correctly set these things up. Hope this helps

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Fred OH

02-22-2001 08:01:15




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 Re: 8N Steering in reply to HN, 02-22-2001 07:42:34  
On each side of the steering gearbox is a screwdriver slotted screw with a nut on it. Loosen the nut and give screw about a half turn and tighten nut. Go to other side and repeat. Check slop in full to right or left position, not straight, (it's worn more there) Get it to where theres no slack when the wheel is turned and thats as good as it gets. Best if front end is off the ground to adjust. L8R----Fred OH

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