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1st September 2016, 08:24 AM
#1
Expert
Standard Steering wheel freeplay
Hi fellows. The steering wheel of my gq has 1.5 inches of free play. The maximum in the manual is close to that. Its also similar in the GU. What would be considered average for a Patrol? I am thinking of adjusting the box, but my mechanic doesn't think I should as he believes once you adjust the box, it will start leaking.
Last edited by MudRunnerTD; 9th December 2016 at 08:42 AM.
1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats
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1st September 2016 08:24 AM
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1st September 2016, 10:42 AM
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The master farter
Sorry Lawrence I have never adjusted a steering box. Can't see why it would leak though. As the adjuster nut is at the top of the box isn't it?
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1st September 2016, 01:21 PM
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Patrol God
Is that freeplay while the engine is running? The pressure from the power steering on mine seems to take up a bit of the freeplay. it is simple to adjust the nut on top of the box. Mark the position it is in now and adjust it a little bit at a time. Don't over tighten it as it need a bit of freeplay or you will cause the steering to lose its ability to swing back to centre.
Last edited by mudnut; 1st September 2016 at 01:28 PM.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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1st September 2016, 04:52 PM
#4
Patrol God
With the motor off I have 10mm free movement lol
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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2nd September 2016, 04:59 AM
#5
Expert
Originally Posted by
mudnut
Is that freeplay while the engine is running? The pressure from the power steering on mine seems to take up a bit of the freeplay. it is simple to adjust the nut on top of the box. Mark the position it is in now and adjust it a little bit at a time. Don't over tighten it as it need a bit of freeplay or you will cause the steering to lose its ability to swing back to centre.
Freeplay with the engine off, although it doesn't really change with it on. I should measure it with it on. I am going to try and adjust it then.
1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats
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2nd September 2016, 05:01 AM
#6
Expert
Originally Posted by
threedogs
With the motor off I have 10mm free movement lol
So I should aim at something near that then. Mine has been at 35mm for a long time though.
1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats
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2nd September 2016, 06:04 AM
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Patrol God
It's pretty easy to remove play in the steering box.
But first check the rubber joint is in good condition.
It's located about 200mm from the steering box and sometimes has a steel shroud over it..
If that's in good continue then onto the box.
Top of the box you'll see a nut with a stud out the top of it.
Just crack the nut and then wind the screw down.
Only go 1/4 turns.
And done remove all free play from the middle otherwise it becomes tight when turning.
Once your happy tighten the nut.
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2nd September 2016, 06:05 AM
#8
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Lawrence
So I should aim at something near that then. Mine has been at 35mm for a long time though.
Don't aim for a number as such go by feel.
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2nd September 2016, 06:48 AM
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Expert
[QUOTE=bigguwesty;694401]It's pretty easy to remove play in the steering box.
But first check the rubber joint is in good condition.
It's located about 200mm from the steering box and sometimes has a steel shroud over it..
If that's in good continue then onto the box.
Top of the box you'll see a nut with a stud out the top of it.
Just crack the nut and then wind the screw down.
Only go 1/4 turns.
And done remove all free play from the middle otherwise it becomes tight when turning.
Once your happy tighten the nut.[/QUOT
Thanks. i will give that a go this weekend.
1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats
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8th December 2016, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by
bigguwesty
It's pretty easy to remove play in the steering box.
But first check the rubber joint is in good condition.
It's located about 200mm from the steering box and sometimes has a steel shroud over it..
If that's in good continue then onto the box.
Top of the box you'll see a nut with a stud out the top of it.
Just crack the nut and then wind the screw down.
Only go 1/4 turns.
And done remove all free play from the middle otherwise it becomes tight when turning.
Once your happy tighten the nut.
Sorry for the dig up but how do you prevent the nut from turning as you try and crack the screw - been trying to tighten mine but can't seem to crack the screw at all. I have caked it in inox and left it for a week but no luck... any thoughts?
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