One of the elements of my steering system have major loose. I decided to fix it. But how to make it? Anyone have experience with this? I have spare part.
It's element 25 on the picture
Thanks in advance
P.S. What is the name of this stuff?
Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
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Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
Hello!
One of the elements of my steering system have major loose. I decided to fix it. But how to make it? Anyone have experience with this? I have spare part.
It's element 25 on the picture
Thanks in advance
P.S. What is the name of this stuff?
One of the elements of my steering system have major loose. I decided to fix it. But how to make it? Anyone have experience with this? I have spare part.
It's element 25 on the picture
Thanks in advance
P.S. What is the name of this stuff?
1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
It is just a nut and bolt tat each end . this part of the steering column can move up and down in the direction of the steering wheel so dont be alarmed by this . Can you be more precise in explaining exactly what you mean by loose?
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
Steering wheel have loose left - right, about 2-3 cm 
It's very annoying, driveability literally sucks 
It's very annoying, driveability literally sucks 1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
Ah I understand now Adrian 
Easy to check kneel on ground lean into the driver footwell and look at the steering rod the bit between the 2 number 25 bolts.
Grab hold of the steering rod in one hand and hold it still with the other hand try and move the steering wheel . This will show you if there is play in the upper part of the steering .
Now repeat for the little length of column that enters thedrivers footwell is there any movement there .
If the whole length of the column is firm then it must be the steering rack that is worn OR possibly the fluid needs topped up .
Easy to check kneel on ground lean into the driver footwell and look at the steering rod the bit between the 2 number 25 bolts.
Grab hold of the steering rod in one hand and hold it still with the other hand try and move the steering wheel . This will show you if there is play in the upper part of the steering .
Now repeat for the little length of column that enters thedrivers footwell is there any movement there .
If the whole length of the column is firm then it must be the steering rack that is worn OR possibly the fluid needs topped up .
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
Just a mad thought maybe your ball joints are totally knacked 
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
I raised the car on the jack. Steering column was replaced three months ago and haven't loose.
Everything except steering rod is OK
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Everything except steering rod is OK
Thank you from the mountain = Thanks in advance - literally translation of meaning in Polish-English
1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red
This car was a mistake -
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
an even sillier thought when you secured the steering wheel to the column you should make sure that the coloumn is fully engaged into the wheel .
Pull column up and then bolt down tight so that the top of the column protrudes above the level of the nut.
Pull column up and then bolt down tight so that the top of the column protrudes above the level of the nut.
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
OK, I'll check this point
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
Adrian, take a look here:
http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... 15&t=17267
Maybe that will help you!
http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... 15&t=17267
Maybe that will help you!
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
muito Obrigado
1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red
This car was a mistake -
480s partner
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Re: Steering system (I don't know the name of part)
You're welcome! 