play on pitman shaft of power steering

[kikkegek]

guys, some help please.

I recently started hearing a "BOINK" when turning the car in the street. Couldnt find what is was till last week.

found that the pitman shaft moves up when steering to one side and then drops (BOINK) when I start turning to the other side.

I made a picture and added some arrows to make things clear:

the big arrow point to the pitman shaft
the vertical arrow shows the direction of the play on the axle.



I didnt measure it, but its like only 2-3mm and outside the car you can only see the play, but not hear it.

when you are in the car, you can hear the BOINK very clearly.

I already tried to looses the retainer nut on top and used a allen key to turn counterclockwise a quarter turn. tried that three times, but didnt seem to solve the play on the axle.

any ideas?

[kikkegek]

he guys....

HELP!

I made a video to check if the screw for the pre-load adjustment was still working. You know the one op top.

as you can see on the video when I turn the bolt on top, the pitman shaft moves up and down. so that is still working.

what else can cause this play on the shaft? anybody know?

here is the video: you got to play it full screen to see the movement:

http://youtu.be/exMBKlTqUy8

[INSIDIOUS '86]

It may be time to replace the steering box.
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[kikkegek]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

It may be time to replace the steering box.
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I am thinking about rebuilding it. a kit seems cheap and I am not afraid of a little challenge. But first I want to know what might cause my play in the shaft.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Originally Posted by kikkegek

I am thinking about rebuilding it. a kit seems cheap and I am not afraid of a little challenge. But first I want to know what might cause my play in the shaft.

4x4 boxes were bigger than thier 2wd counterparts mostly because the took more stress. So it may be simply worn inside or something started letting honor a bearing or such has let go. Is there any shops that can rebuild steering boxed where you live?
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[kikkegek]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

4x4 boxes were bigger than thier 2wd counterparts mostly because the took more stress. So it may be simply worn inside or something started letting honor a bearing or such has let go. Is there any shops that can rebuild steering boxed where you live?
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hahahaha...no such luck....

driving a square is considered driving a museum piece over here. So no shop rebuilding stuf like this. Rebuilding engines yes...but rebuilding gearboxes no...

I can do fine myself...probably gonna go ahead and order a rebuild kit

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Tell us how it goes!
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[kikkegek]

but before that I want to make sure that a rebuild kit will fix my problem.

I dont see how this vertical play will be fixed by a rebuild kit.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

I'm not to familiar with the insides myself other than a wizard lives inside with many giants that push a bar
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[kikkegek]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I'm not to familiar with the insides myself other than a wizard lives inside with many giants that push a bar
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bwahahaha...

[Remon.]

Originally Posted by kikkegek

driving a square is considered driving a museum piece over here. So no shop rebuilding stuf like this.

It's not that bad. I see them every day Did you already contacted Willem? If it's only a slightly common problem he would know some about it. And otherwise he may be having a spare...

[kikkegek]

Originally Posted by Remon.

It's not that bad. I see them every day Did you already contacted Willem? If it's only a slightly common problem he would know some about it. And otherwise he may be having a spare...

yes I was thinking about driving up to Willem or Blazerparts next weekend if I can find the time.