| Another Steering Box Question [message #259054] |
Sat, 16 August 2014 15:59  |
Neil
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Los Angeles and Magalia, ...
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I have read in detail the posts on the proper alignment of the flat on the steering box input shaft and how it should be parallel to the mounting bolts. I am still not quite getting it (and for the benefit of Rob - yes I did look at the manual)
I have never taken these parts apart before - I confess to using a mechanic although I am fairly handy and this is "easy" compared to Alfa Romeos.
Looks to me that my box isn't in the "proper" position, even with my steering wheel - as centered using adjustable drag link - horizontal. The coach is other wise properly aligned. It drives straight but after having everything replaced including the box, now handles to me in an evil and unacceptable manner. (Before it handled fine but just had some play I wanted to get ride of)
Is the relationship of the flat to the bolts fixed by removing the pitman arm and re-centering? By taking out the intermediate shaft of the steering column and re-centering? Doing both? I know the steering box flat dictates one side of the intermediate shaft connection. I don't know if the top part with the CV is keyed or just has splines.
I didn't want to go there on this hot day taking things apart without some advice.
Thanks
Neil
76 Eleganza now sold
Los Angeles
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