| Author | Message | ||
| Mike Procopio (Pupz308)
New member Username: Pupz308 Post Number: 14 Registered: 10-2002 |
Right! ;) | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1178 Registered: 1-2001 |
And the shaft below the lower u-joint passes thru a plain bearing mounted in the floor -- wouldn't hurt to relubricate every 1/4 century  | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman Post Number: 641 Registered: 12-2001 |
Something else you might consider is checking the universal joints in the steering shaft. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3506 Registered: 2-2001 |
Mike there are exchange rebuilt units out there. Greg Rodgers I believe, here on the F.C. replaced his. | ||
| Mike Procopio (Pupz308)
New member Username: Pupz308 Post Number: 12 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks, Ed. So, this is something not easily corrected, is seems then. I guess I'll have to live with it, or replace the rack? --Mike | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 2224 Registered: 2-2001 |
You probably have a worn area on the pinion in the unit. These usually wear greater in the straight ahead position and then when turned it hits the unworn high spots. Usually rebuilding does not correct this as they generally only replace bushings and seals. | ||
| Mike Procopio (Pupz308)
New member Username: Pupz308 Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2002 |
I've got an issue in my 78 308 that I haven't noticed in other 308s I've been in. When at a standstill, or very slow speed, turning the wheel feels VERY unsteady. It goes from being very easy to turn, to very hard to turn--then easy, then hard, etc. throughout the entire range. Essentially, the resistance changes as you turn the wheel. Is this normal? The rack had been replaced back in 89. It's frustrating when trying to park--don't mind not having power steering, but would prefer it to be "consistently" non-assisted steering ;). If any 308 owners have seen this, I'd be very appreciative to hear about it. My mechanic says it's a normal condition. Thanks, --Mike |