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| daniel000 |
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Hey
I have a EF Fairmont and i have a issue with my steering wheel. I find that when im driving, the wheel is able to move left and right slightly without actually moving the wheels while driving. Im wondering if it is possible to actually tighten the steering wheel in some way?? Thank you Daniel |
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| jamie22_cole |
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maybe u have worn tie rods ends or a balljoint? i had a similair issue but my was a balljoint so i replace them all. all fix now
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| daniel000 |
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Ok thanks
Is this easy to change? So your saying there doesnt seem to be an issue with the actual wheel that i could fix myself inside the car? Cheers |
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| TROYMAN |
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i would say its a worn intermediate shaft / uni joints that connect column to rack...
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| daniel000 |
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thanks boys
this is a job for the mechanic right? |
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| jamie22_cole |
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depends if ur got a press for the ball joints but tie rods are pretty easy to change over. this means any work done to the suspension will need a wheel alignment.
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| comhelp |
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Age: 41 Posts: 638 Joined: 6th Nov 2004 Ride: 1994 Ford EF Fairmont Ghia Sedan Location: Melbourne |
If the car is stationary and the engine NOT running, is there any free play without the wheels moving? If there is, then it is the intermediate shaft. Should cost around $25-$40 from a wreckers and take about 30 mins to change over. If you need instructions, let me know as i have done a few of these
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| macxr8 |
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Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
it could also be the rack ends. get someone to help and with the car stationary, rock the steering wheel back and forward while looking under the car at the rack and see if there is any movement
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