Is there a way to fix sloppy steering?
Surprisingly I didn’t find much info on this forum about correcting for sloppy steering so I figured I’d add a post for those of you wanting to try to correct this problem that plagues so many of us.
Why does my steering wander all over the place?
If your car doesn’t have a definite pull to one side, but instead a sloppy, undisciplined tendency to wander all over the place, the first thing to think about is wear in the steering and suspension. Direct observation is the best way to find this, but you’ll need a helper.
What to do about loose steering in Dodger?
Do not attempt repairs to the front end or steering components without first consulting a vehicle specific service manual. (Jim is a lifelong fan of Dodger Baseball and used to race sprint cars in the 1980s.) I replaced the idler arm and the pitman and it is still loose and pulls to the left a little bit.
What to do if your steering wheel is loose?
These joints will require inspection. With the vehicle on the ground, the engine off, the steering wheel unlocked and the parking brake applied, have an assistant rotate the steering wheel back and forth just to the point where resistance is felt. Inspect each part of the steering linkage for excessive play.
What to use to get slop out of MTD steering?
If you have a friend with a lathe, you can get a short piece of teflon rod and make the bushings and leave a one thousandth clearance. You can’t do that with brass, however, teflon can actually function with zero clearance after you press it together.
How can I get slop out of my riding mower steering?
If your steering shaft gear is slightly angled from the mower frame, you can usually raise the gear segment a few thousandths to inset the teeth a bit deeper into the shaft gear. This will remove the slack from your steering at that point.
What causes a shimmy in the steering wheel?
Shimmy is basically the wobbling of your front wheel on its steering axis, leading to a distinctive side-to-side shake at the front end of your vehicle. Possible Cause #1: Uneven or low tire pressure. Possible Cause #2: Loose steering gear or linkage. Possible Cause #3: Loose ball joints.
What causes excessive play on the steering wheel?
Problem: Excessive Play in Steering 1 Possible Cause #1: Looseness in steering gear. 2 Possible Cause #2: Looseness in steering linkage. 3 Possible Cause #3: Worn ball joints or steering knuckle. 4 Possible Cause #4: Loose wheel bearing.