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Re: [T3] Steering box freeplay



Subject: Re: [T3] Steering box freeplay


> On 23 Apr 2001, at 13:13, Charles L Navarro wrote:
>
> > Hey everyone! I finally got my squareback running with its entirely
> > new fuel system and motor to realize that my steering box seems to be
> > 'loose.' When I'm driving down the road there is a good 10-15 degrees
> > of play either left or right before my turning actually turns the
> > wheel.
>
> There are any number of things that can cause this, so start with
> the front suspension and steering chapter of the Bentley and check
> everything out for looseness. Also check the upper sway bar in the
> front axle beam to make sure that it has not come loose. This is a
> common problem.
>
Also check that the 4 bolts that hold the cover on the box are tight before
you try adjusting the freeplay.

Russ Wolfe
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org/


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