Steering box

[Mark D]

It is possible you may have a decent box, see what it's like when it's got more leverage or load on the steering box when you have it back in the car and see how it feels then.

Can't wait for that day, but she's still a long way off. I've never driven it, but the mate I bought it off said he was having trouble with tight steering. When I pulled the box apart, the inside was a dry crusty mess....so maybe that was the problem. But I've also removed the entire front beam and I'm in the process of replacing all ball joints, tie rod ends, drag link and centre pin, so maybe it was something there as well....
                                                                                                Mark

[Mark D]

So I've got the front end back together after replacing everything and I've tried spinning the wheel lock to lock (bus is on stands with no wheels) and all the way to the right gives me a solid clunk when it hits full lock, but all the way to the left gives me a spongy stop at full lock. Is this still a steering box issue? Or is it more of a draglink adjustment, and how is it supposed to feel when hitting full lock? Having never driven this (or any other) kombi in my life, I'm not sure what the norm is... any advice welcome

                                                              Mark

[rstucke]

So I've got the front end back together after replacing everything and I've tried spinning the wheel lock to lock (bus is on stands with no wheels) and all the way to the right gives me a solid clunk when it hits full lock, but all the way to the left gives me a spongy stop at full lock. Is this still a steering box issue? Or is it more of a draglink adjustment, and how is it supposed to feel when hitting full lock? Having never driven this (or any other) kombi in my life, I'm not sure what the norm is... any advice welcome

                                                              Mark

make sure the steering box is exactly in the middle when the wheels are straight ahead
the hard finish clunk on one side and not the other may be the adjustable stops on the beam stopping the bell crank from allowing the pitman shaft from hammering the steering box housing at its end

get in contact if you need help

[Mark D]

make sure the steering box is exactly in the middle when the wheels are straight ahead
the hard finish clunk on one side and not the other may be the adjustable stops on the beam stopping the bell crank from allowing the pitman shaft from hammering the steering box housing at its end

get in contact if you need help

Wow...thanks for reminding me. I'd totally forgotten to replace the bolt stops on the beam when I rebuilt it. Both locks feel good now. Many thanks, 
                                        Mark