Paul_G
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How much free play is normal within the steering coupler? If I hold the coupler with one hand and the steering column shaft with the other and rotate them opposite of each other, there is just a hair of free play in it.
I removed the steering coupler from the car, disassembled and cleaned it all up. The cover was poorly installed and held in place with bailing wire, seal was ripped, so I know someone was in it before. It looks like the shoes and internal parts are newer. Should the shoes, when assembled properly with the spring, slide in to the housing easily? Or should they go in snug leaving no free play?
I dont want to replace the shoes and springs for this slight amount of free play if they all have some play.
I removed the steering coupler from the car, disassembled and cleaned it all up. The cover was poorly installed and held in place with bailing wire, seal was ripped, so I know someone was in it before. It looks like the shoes and internal parts are newer. Should the shoes, when assembled properly with the spring, slide in to the housing easily? Or should they go in snug leaving no free play?
I dont want to replace the shoes and springs for this slight amount of free play if they all have some play.