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Perram

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Post Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:39 pm 
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Hey i have recently purchased a suzuki sierra and am currently tuning it up..

i have found that the steering has a far bit of free play when driving and when stationary.
Is this normal?
can i fix it?

cheers Jake
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:43 pm 
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How much free play?

Hows the wheel bearings? Kingpin bearings? Tierod ends? Steering shaft uni? Steering shaft rag/rubber disc joint?

Last thing to play with:
Ontop of the sierra steering box, there is a nut and a screw. Loosen the nut and turn the screw in. Lets say 1/4 turn at a time. Go for a drive and see what happens each time. The box could be worn when going straight, so when you turn it will tighten/bind up. Not good.

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Post Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:47 am 
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Worn spring/shackle bushes can also make play

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Post Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:24 pm 
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Awesome thanks a heap will chick it out this arv
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Post Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:30 pm 
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Need pics of chick

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Post Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:56 pm 
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TOGTFO haha
but seriously about 45deg in either direction is probably pretty normal in a sierra
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