Is the pitman shaft a replaceable item?
This “intermediate” shaft is partially inside the steering box, and is what connects the steering column to your steering box (via the rag joint). The intermediate shaft is a replaceable item, but if it’s worn, surely the ball nut that it contacts is also worn. If the ball nut is worn, who’s to say that the output (pitman) shaft is not worn.
How are stock shafts similar to aftermarket shafts?
Scenario 2 – “Watered Down” : In this scenario, the stock shafts often share the same name with a look similar or identical to that of the more advanced and costly aftermarket sibling. That’s the bait.
What makes an upgrade to a shaft so expensive?
Upgrade pricing is often a factor of both the exotic-ness of the shaft and the closeness of the relationship between the shaft and club manufacturers. Scenario 2 – “Watered Down” : In this scenario, the stock shafts often share the same name with a look similar or identical to that of the more advanced and costly aftermarket sibling.
Who are the major OEMs of premium shafts?
PING is the only major OEM still engaged in true co-engineering of premium shafts. PING collaborates with a larger shaft OEM (e.g., UST, Fujikura, Mitsubishi Chemical) to prototype and produce shafts for a specific product launch.
This “intermediate” shaft is partially inside the steering box, and is what connects the steering column to your steering box (via the rag joint). The intermediate shaft is a replaceable item, but if it’s worn, surely the ball nut that it contacts is also worn. If the ball nut is worn, who’s to say that the output (pitman) shaft is not worn.
How do you remove a balance shaft from a car?
1. Remove timing belt, downpipe, transfer case and oil pan. 2. Remove alternator, power steering pump, cross member, front and left motor mount to drop the engine low enough. 3. Remove the front case with the left balance shaft attached. This involves pulling the crank shaft sprocket and everything else over the front case. 4.
Is there such a thing as a balance shaft?
As you can see it inherits a potent lubrication problem and unlike the name suggests it’s job isn’t to balance but merely masks off the vibrations. Silent shaft is a more appropriate term but not used as commonly. Although the chances are slim, it’s still one less part that can fail.
Where is the oil hole on a balance shaft?
You can see the bearing oil hole is now to the left. NOTE: Install the rear first. You can use the balance shaft’s front end since it has a larger diameter than the rear bearing. The left balance shaft bearing can be eliminated since the oil is fed through the shaft and not from the block.