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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: BRD HNTR on November 16, 2008, 07:47:43 PM
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On the power steering unit, what does the Screw on top with the lock nut do? And what would the proper setting be?
I just installed a PS unit, and the screw is loose as is the lock nut. The screw does not seem to go in or out when turned. Is this a problem?
It appears to work.
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Both manual and power steering boxes have an adjustment screw (with a locknut) that controls steering tightness. It is used to compensate for wear in the steering gear. The proper setting can be made or tested with the steering at full lock (left or right). The screw is made barely finger tight. All the wear is concentrated in the straight-ahead position, so it is way too easy to over-tighten the adjustment, causing the steering to bind anywhere but centered, or worse yet, break something irreparably.
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I wish I knew this when I had my tracker, as the steering started off tight, and later got about an inch of play in the steering wheel. But then the transmission broke, and I sold it.
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Both manual and power steering boxes have an adjustment screw (with a locknut) that controls steering tightness. It is used to compensate for wear in the steering gear. The proper setting can be made or tested with the steering at full lock (left or right). The screw is made barely finger tight. All the wear is concentrated in the straight-ahead position, so it is way too easy to over-tighten the adjustment, causing the steering to bind anywhere but centered, or worse yet, break something irreparably.
So what your saying is turn the wheel all the way left or right then tighten up the center screw finger tight ?(righty tighty lefty loosey I asume?)Kind of hard to tighten the center screw with your fingers but how about with a screwdriver until snug then back off just a little? Or is there a better way?
Thanks!
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Don't tighten it snug. Turn it with a screw driver till the screw stops. Using no force. then adjust the screw back almost 1/8th of a turn. Hold the screw still and lock the nut down.
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As it turned out, the steering unit and set screw were both stripped. So I replaced the set screw (and the new one almost held) turned hard left, turned the screw as much as it would hold and welded the nut to case. No more wander in wheel. If it develops slop, I will need another unit or weld it shut, drill and tap it (its nice to have a welder).
Now I need to get an alignment.
Thanks for the information.