Re: Steering box play, '87 Spider

["skippatnode" <skippatnode@xxxxxxx>]

Since there is no lateral force loading in the straight ahead position, the
steering box has a "high spot" in the center which is where you adjust it to
get the slack out.
Off center, it is normal to have that lots of free play like you have.
Skip Patnode
67 Duetto
Norfolk, Va


Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 19:22:20 -0700
From: "Paul Irvine" <kcabpilot@domain.elided>
Subject: Re: Steering box play, '87 Spider

Dean W. Cains wrote:
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What's the deal with steering play in an '87 Spider with the ZF box?  A few
months ago I tightened the box to remove the free-play on center.  The
other day I had to stop and move an object that was blocking my entry into
the garage, with the steering at almost full left lock.  Getting back into
the car, as I grabbed the wheel, I noticed LOTS of free-play.  Normal?  It
can't be felt during driving, presumably because both wheels are loaded by
lateral forces during cornering, and also because I rarely see full lock
when cornering.  During my last inspection a few months ago, when I
tightened the box on-center, all suspension joints were in great shape.  My
'74 Spider has the Burman box, so I thought I'd ask before comparing the
two cars.
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