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Old 01-17-2019, 10:06 PM   #1
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adjusting play in steering

72 Blazer has some slack or wander when going down road. Tried adjusting steering box but didn't help.
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Old 01-17-2019, 10:25 PM   #2
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Re: adjusting play in steering

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72 Blazer has some slack or wander when going down road. Tried adjusting steering box but didn't help.
How are the tie rod ends. Are the ball joints worn out. Does it wander when going up the road or just down the road.
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Old 01-18-2019, 09:39 PM   #3
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Re: adjusting play in steering

How does the rag joint on the steering shaft look?
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Old 01-19-2019, 05:13 PM   #4
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Nothing loose on tie rod ends. When it drifts to one side if you try to correct very much it drifts to the other side. Have to constantly move steering wheel back and forth lightly.
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Old 01-19-2019, 08:31 PM   #5
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Re: adjusting play in steering

Post #4 suggests the toe is off, but you need to get someone to rock the wheel back and forth while you look at what moves in the steering system and when.
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Old 01-21-2019, 01:41 PM   #6
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Re: adjusting play in steering

Thank you
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