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Author:  andy1517 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:42 am ]
Post subject:  steering sierra
Guys,

Somehow I managed to pop the steering arm out of one side (where you adjust it.)
It was only 5 or 6 threads deep, however I had to have it this way in order to have the wheels aligned.
Is this normally the case? Is there anyway to get them aligned without having to take it to a tyre dealer.
It's a 94 swb sierra.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
Author:  BlueSuzy [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
This is not normal.

Your grease monkey is a knob end.
Author:  Reubs [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
BlueSuzy wrote:
This is not normal.

Your grease monkey is a knob end.

X2

As far as I can tell (someone correct me if i'm wrong) wheel alignments on a Sierra are a bit of a farce. The only adjustment is toe-in and that normally shouldn't change.
Author:  dawsey [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
Reubs wrote:
BlueSuzy wrote:
This is not normal.

Your grease monkey is a knob end.

X2

As far as I can tell (someone correct me if i'm wrong) wheel alignments on a Sierra are a bit of a farce. The only adjustment is toe-in and that normally shouldn't change.
tend to agree there..my car tends to shake and shudder a bit through the steering wheel when I hit about 80kmls in fifth..had a wheel alignment didnt really solve the problem..strangely enough it only does this when the engine is still abit cold..once Ive been on the go for 5 or so minutes it disappears I just live with it. Nothin has fallen off yet.
Author:  mightymouse [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
Nip up the nuts on your axle knuckle ends and king pins upper and lower.
Author:  jdk81 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
dawsey wrote:
Reubs wrote:
BlueSuzy wrote:
This is not normal.

Your grease monkey is a knob end.

X2

As far as I can tell (someone correct me if i'm wrong) wheel alignments on a Sierra are a bit of a farce. The only adjustment is toe-in and that normally shouldn't change.
tend to agree there..my car tends to shake and shudder a bit through the steering wheel when I hit about 80kmls in fifth..had a wheel alignment didnt really solve the problem..strangely enough it only does this when the engine is still abit cold..once Ive been on the go for 5 or so minutes it disappears I just live with it. Nothin has fallen off yet.


That vibration is probably a cylinger misfiring, when the choke is on.
Author:  Ben_Sierra [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
dawsey wrote:
Reubs wrote:
BlueSuzy wrote:
This is not normal.

Your grease monkey is a knob end.

X2

As far as I can tell (someone correct me if i'm wrong) wheel alignments on a Sierra are a bit of a farce. The only adjustment is toe-in and that normally shouldn't change.
tend to agree there..my car tends to shake and shudder a bit through the steering wheel when I hit about 80kmls in fifth..had a wheel alignment didnt really solve the problem..strangely enough it only does this when the engine is still abit cold..once Ive been on the go for 5 or so minutes it disappears I just live with it. Nothin has fallen off yet.


A wobble is more likely to be wheel balance than alignment in my experience...

Although if it is only on a cold engine its unlikely to be wheels at all...
Author:  andy1517 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
im pretty sure the adjustment is the toe in. do you just do it until it looks straight, or is there any tips in regards to doing this?
Author:  Blueberry [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: steering sierra
short answer NO, take it to a tyre/suspension shop. It will effect your tyre wear aswell as your cars onroad manners unless you get it done professionally.

it can be done at home with a string line and a track bar, but i doubt you have one and even then its hard to get accurate.

in a shop it takes 20 min max and will cost you all of $50, well worth it in my opinion.
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