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Craig_R

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Steering Box Question
« on: 24 June 2007, 11:43:01 »
Hiya Chaps

After Speaking To James last weekend he said that the knock in my Steering Is likely to be my Steering Box

Has Anyone changed One ? if so how hard is it ?

Can anyone with a Haynes manual scan in the section on removing a steering box just so i can see how much of a pig of a job it might be if i decided to go that route. I dont want to buy a Haynes manual as everyone says the book is rubbish

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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #1 on: 24 June 2007, 12:03:35 »
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Hiya Chaps

After Speaking To James last weekend he said that the knock in my Steering Is likely to be my Steering Box

Has Anyone changed One ? if so how hard is it ?

Can anyone with a Haynes manual scan in the section on removing a steering box just so i can see how much of a pig of a job it might be if i decided to go that route. I dont want to buy a Haynes manual as everyone says the book is rubbish

Craig
The book is worth having, as it is a useful guide still, even if a bit naff in places.  Pick up a cheapy of ebay for around a fiver, as £20 from Halfords is a tad dear...

No idea if it covers steering box though...
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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #2 on: 24 June 2007, 12:39:16 »
There is also an adjustment on the steering box. If you haven't already tried it it might be worth a go before you change it.

Kevin
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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #3 on: 24 June 2007, 13:22:57 »
Fairly sure Haynes doesn't cover the steering box, but don't quote me on that.
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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #4 on: 24 June 2007, 19:08:03 »
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The book is worth having, as it is a useful guide still, even if a bit naff in places.  Pick up a cheapy of ebay for around a fiver, as £20 from Halfords is a tad dear...

No idea if it covers steering box though...

If youve got a Halfords Trade card it comes down to £12 or £14 (carnt remember  :-[ )

Where you going to the Tidworth meet Craig? If so I could get you one and bring it with me  :y
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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #5 on: 24 June 2007, 19:36:24 »
Thnaks TD But its OK if the Steering Box is not in it ill not bother

Yeah I think ill be there next weekend I have just PM Gaffey to ask for the address and give him my Info

I am in two minds if it is the Steering Box Or Not Guess with a bit of investigation next weekend and the use of a pit ill find out

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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #6 on: 24 June 2007, 20:10:13 »
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There is also an adjustment on the steering box. If you haven't already tried it it might be worth a go before you change it.

Kevin


Yes try the above first. i had knocking and a lot of play in my rack - adjusted the nut on the box and it sorted me right out.
someone else will tell you i'm sure-but IIRC its a 18mm nut with a torx bolt in the middle. but only adjust 1/16th of a turn at a time.

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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #7 on: 24 June 2007, 20:53:02 »
Done The tighten by 1/16th 1/8th last weekend did not help TB said i might of tightened it when not needed I put it back to what it was but no difference it may need more tightening but i dont want to over do it and knack it to the pont of not working safely

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Re: Steering Box Question
« Reply #8 on: 24 June 2007, 21:06:13 »
' Steering Gear ' is covered in Haynes but is not brilliant :-/
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