Re: 105 Steering box, steering slop, et al.

[Simon Favre <simon@domain.elided>]

Doing the R&R on the bushes could be a royal pain in the car. I'd pull it
out. If the shaft is worn, you would either have to have a new one made
and welded in, or find another box. The bushes should be available. They
have a plastic lining, and I think you have to ream them carefully to fit.
There's also a seal, which could either be an O-ring, or a regular seal,
depending on the age of the box. The O-ring can only be removed after
the shaft is out.

I guess if you have a "suitable drift" you could drive both the old bushes
out the bottom. Since I have a press in my garage, I would always prefer
to pull the unit and use the press. YMMV ;=)

Mark Battley wrote:
> 
> While we are on the subject, if there is wear in the steering box lower
> bush, what is typically involved in rebushing the box?
> Are the bushes readily available?
> Do you have to ream them after fitting?
> Does the shaft surface also wear?
> Can it be done with the box in the car? (I understand that the output shaft
> can be removed in the car).
> 
> Any other comments/suggestions welcomed!
> 
> Mark Battley
> Auckland, New Zealand.
> 
> 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce
> Everything rebuilt in the front suspension/steering except steering box...

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