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P/S does not have much assist

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 11/25/08 4:05pmMessage 11 of 27
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I removed all of the steering linkage at once after disconnecting it from the pitman arm. Remove the pitman arm from the box. I didn't rmove my header it took a bit of fussing but the box came out.
John
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 11/25/08 4:16pmMessage 12 of 27
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/9/08 8:03pmMessage 13 of 27
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Ok, I am getting back on this project again.  Pulled the old stuff all off got the new steerioid brackets mounted and about to put the new rack up.  I occured to me that the new tie rod ends have no protection like the stock rubber boots or even look greasable.  Are these meant to run dry?   
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/10/08 11:39amMessage 14 of 27
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Those are Heim joints.  They are built to withstand the elements, so don't need a cover.

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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/10/08 12:07pmMessage 15 of 27
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/10/08 2:23pmMessage 16 of 27
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That is what is to be used.

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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/10/08 4:13pmMessage 17 of 27
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Great......thanks for your answer.  Now I won't worry about those exposed joints.  Now for another question that may or may not have been asked before.  On the back side of both A-arms as pictured is a ugly tab that serves no purpose that I can see.  This car has been shipped back and forth to Hawaii and was wondering if they are left over tabs for tie down or maybe used to go down the orginal assembly line?  Any ideas?
 
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/10/08 6:18pmMessage 18 of 27
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I beleive they are the turn stops ?
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/11/08 12:17pmMessage 19 of 27
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The tabs at the front/A arm are the turn stops.
 
Once disconnected from the steering box...Can you move (in and out) your steering shaft that comes out of the steering column by the firewall and connects to the steering box?
 
Also I forgot to mention earlier that if there is play in the steering shaft lower bearing now is the time to change it..sorry I forgot
John
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P/S does not have much assist

Posted: 12/11/08 1:31pmMessage 20 of 27
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checked the steering column play....seems tight.  Now I have a different problem.  When slideing the u-joint to the steering rack the u-joint itself barely clears the front left motor mount bracket.  If I use the short set screws provided they even jam it against the motor mount bracket and u-joint can't turn.  If I drop the rack and cut about 1/8"off the motor mount it would work.  Think I'll just eat lunch and think about it 
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