Any tips on adjusting steering box - Page 2

Volvorama · Aug 10th, 2016, 20:51

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Originally Posted by CLIVERALLY

I fitted a new bush (from a reputable Volvo supplier) and torqued the nut to 60ftp.
It seems something ain't right and the clunk can be heard in Patagonia!! Wonder if the rubber has waltzed away.

Several years ago (3 or 4) I put a new bush on my 144S and it had more play than the old one. Turns out there was a rogue batch of idler bushes. Brookhouse took action to replace these and theirs should be ok now.
The fault was an oversize inner metal tube that moved about on the pin of the idler, even when the nut was very tight.

MMC · Aug 11th, 2016, 06:30

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Originally Posted by Volvorama

If you want to feel better about play in your Volvo's steering, try driving a series Landrover....

Absolutely. I think the only function of the SIIA's steering wheel was to give the driver something to do while the Landie went where the hell it liked.

CLIVERALLY · Aug 11th, 2016, 12:55

Sadly I did not buy it from Brook house wish I had. Yes landies are an acquired taste. I used to mot them

Volvorama · Aug 11th, 2016, 13:30

Though sometimes tempted I don't own a Land Rover, but often drive one of several owned by a friend. He's military so calls them Rovers...

dingov70 · Aug 11th, 2016, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Volvorama

Though sometimes tempted I don't own a Land Rover, but often drive one of several owned by a friend. He's military so calls them Rovers...

All ex squaddies i know refer to them as "wagons " .

Volvorama · Aug 11th, 2016, 20:28

He's a Major...

JP 1800 · Aug 13th, 2016, 16:21

The correct way to adjust the steering box is shown in the workshop bulletin below.

Regards
JP

Ron Kwas · Aug 13th, 2016, 21:14

JP;

Thanks for posting that...more often than not, the factory documentation states it the best, and it should referred to first!

Cheers

Derek UK · Aug 13th, 2016, 22:35

This factory method does apply to a "run in" steering box in perfect condition. There will be very few now that can be described like that, so some compromise is inevitable. It is an on car version of the method used to set up the steering box on the bench before fitting. I'm sure that for many, many, years no Volvo service department has removed the Pitman arm to do this adjustment as wear in the box will very likely give false readings. Best not to over think this adjustment, just don't adjust it too tight. That will cause accelerated wear and also make the steering feel very strange due to not being able to self centre. The critical factor is having the Pitman arm fitted in the correct position, shaft and arm have matching marks, and the adjustment is made with the arm pointed exactly straight ahead. Car should be able to run straight and true, hands off, on a flat road and feel finger light at anything over about 20 mph if toe in is correct/within limits.

Volvorama · Aug 14th, 2016, 11:10

Once had to change to steering box on a 131 that someone had messed with. Pitman arm must have been in the wrong position. It had a small amount of play in the centre but partially jammed on slight right hand turns - very scary!
Also wouldn't go to full lock one way.

Aug 11th, 2016, 12:55	#13
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Sadly I did not buy it from Brook house wish I had. Yes landies are an acquired taste. I used to mot them __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Aug 11th, 2016, 13:30	#14
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Landies... Though sometimes tempted I don't own a Land Rover, but often drive one of several owned by a friend. He's military so calls them Rovers... __________________ Mark

Aug 11th, 2016, 20:28	#16
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Rank He's a Major... __________________ Mark

Aug 14th, 2016, 11:10	#20
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Pitman pitfalls Once had to change to steering box on a 131 that someone had messed with. Pitman arm must have been in the wrong position. It had a small amount of play in the centre but partially jammed on slight right hand turns - very scary! Also wouldn't go to full lock one way. __________________ Mark

Aug 13th, 2016, 16:21	#17
JP 1800 Master Member Last Online: Today 10:52 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	The correct way to adjust the steering box is shown in the workshop bulletin below. Regards JP

Aug 13th, 2016, 21:14	#18
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:27 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	JP; Thanks for posting that...more often than not, the factory documentation states it the best, and it should referred to first! Cheers

Aug 13th, 2016, 22:35	#19
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	This factory method does apply to a "run in" steering box in perfect condition. There will be very few now that can be described like that, so some compromise is inevitable. It is an on car version of the method used to set up the steering box on the bench before fitting. I'm sure that for many, many, years no Volvo service department has removed the Pitman arm to do this adjustment as wear in the box will very likely give false readings. Best not to over think this adjustment, just don't adjust it too tight. That will cause accelerated wear and also make the steering feel very strange due to not being able to self centre. The critical factor is having the Pitman arm fitted in the correct position, shaft and arm have matching marks, and the adjustment is made with the arm pointed exactly straight ahead. Car should be able to run straight and true, hands off, on a flat road and feel finger light at anything over about 20 mph if toe in is correct/within limits.

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