steering coupler tightness

[stoke]

How tight should the steering coupler be to the steering shaft, should it have any wiggle to it ? I cant seem to get it to be without movement I wouldnt think it should have any. But I dont know. You would think even a little movement would transfer to a lot at the steering wheel. Kind of a mickey mouse connection if you ask me. Thanks

 

[Longgone]

How tight should the steering coupler be to the steering shaft, should it have any wiggle to it ? I cant seem to get it to be without movement I wouldnt think it should have any. But I dont know. You would think even a little movement would transfer to a lot at the steering wheel. Kind of a mickey mouse connection if you ask me. Thanks

You shouldn`t have any slop there. Kits are available to rebuild that joint from many vendors or you can replace it with a coupling from Flaming River. The FR joint is pricey but a nice improvement.

 

[stoke]

I forgot to say I have power steering. I have the repair kit in but it still has play. I cant believe that the shoe setup on the couplers could ever get real tight.

 

[Longgone]

You may have a worn out power steering box. I put a rebuilt unit in my vert, I think it was about $130.00.

 

[stoke]

I got a new power steering unit but it is not not in yet. The column is out of the car and I am just prefitting everything before I put everything back together Do you think it will tighten up when I fill it up with grease and tighten the set screw?

 

[Longgone]

The box will make a big difference if the old one was trashed. Are you sure the play is in the box/column or could it be further down the line in the pitman arm, tie rod ends, idler arm, etc.?

 

[stoke]

I just wanted to get everything as tight as possible before I put everything back in. Then I will go from there and check the rest of the suspension farther down the line. Guess I will just throw the power steering chuck and the column back in and see how it is all together we'll see how it goes, Thanks

 

[godfatherofchry]

that jont should have zero play wen you put it together you should have to tap it together with hamer handel ..

 

[stoke]

I just found the problem, I had the shoes in the wrong way. Guess I should always try the obvious first. Looks like it should work well. Thanks Longgone for the input. Stoke

 

[Longgone]

Good to hear it.

 

[mopar head]

Now, take back that micky mouse comment !!!! LOL

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

I just found the problem, I had the shoes in the wrong way. Guess I should always try the obvious first. Looks like it should work well. Thanks Longgone for the input. Stoke

TE,TE EEEEEEE. Hey anyone that has worked on cars long enough throws a brain fart every now and then.

 

[stoke]

Now that I have the coupler tight , What order do they go back in ? Do you put the coupler on the power steering chuck, then install the column, or on the column first then push onto the chuck? thanks

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Now that I have the coupler tight , What order do they go back in ? Do you put the coupler on the power steering chuck, then install the column, or on the column first then push onto the chuck? thanks

Easiest way That I found is put the coupler on the column, then install it.

 

[Longgone]

I put the coupler on the steering column first and then guide it on to the gear box. See if you can get a friend to help you orient the coupling in the correct position in the engine compartment while you work the column in to place inside the car.