The steering play is especially pronounced when driving at high speed on a straight road. A symptom of a malfunction is a knock when the steering wheel is turned sharply with the engine on or off.
Instructions
Step 1
Be sure to find the source of the knock and diagnose the suspension. Then try tightening the steering rack. Try to find the cause of the backlash. To perform this operation, you will definitely need an assistant.
Step 2
Take the steering wheel and start shaking it in different directions within the play, at the same time your assistant should carefully look at the propeller shaft near the rack, at the ball ends in the steering rods, at the tightness of the connection of the rods, which should clearly go into one another. This is necessary in order to prevent the transfer of force to the steering wheel in the longitudinal direction when the front of the car is collapsed, which can occur in an accident.
Step 3
The play in the rack or worm gear is removed by turning the adjusting screw. Remember that this procedure is only workable if the steering rack is intact. Replace the propeller shaft - this is the only way to eliminate free play in it. Please note that the main reason for the wear of this part is the lack of lubricant, which is grease.
Step 4
Gently weld the joint of the rods. Backlash in the mating of these parts is caused by the wear of the rubber bands. Be sure to spot weld to help hold these two parts in place while rotating, which will completely eliminate backlash. However, this method will not withstand the force generated by the impact during an accident.
Step 5
Pay attention to ball ends that may be broken. In this case, replace or repair them. After carrying out the work, be sure to check whether a positive result has been achieved. Remember that eliminated steering play is not only pleasant and comfortable to drive, but also safer.
