How to Adjust and Eliminate Steering Play on the Steering Gearbox

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @MrDIYer
    @MrDIYer  5 месяцев назад +3

    If you like this video and want to learn more Here's a playlist of engine educational videos ruclips.net/p/PLiy36c_fHap_4LW2ANeFn8fLqF9cqqJJO&si=10LxR5DyYbUtO9rh

  • @Rafa3410
    @Rafa3410 2 года назад +36

    Super informative and easy. Thanks for not only showing how to do it but also explaining what is happening when you adjust.

    • @mrmukura
      @mrmukura 3 месяца назад

      Yes, that depth of information is invaluable.

  • @bennoble-vick3677
    @bennoble-vick3677 3 года назад +71

    Absolutely brilliant extremely well explained. The best one I have ever seen. Please make some more for other dodge problems

  • @timmyneeley3913
    @timmyneeley3913 2 года назад +16

    Best instructional video I've ever seen. Right to the point and easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @davidweindl3299
    @davidweindl3299 3 года назад +17

    Thank you Mr. DIYer. You explainable couldn't have been any better. You did everything slowly and explained everything in simple terms. My wife adjusted her steering this weekend. As I got home, I seen her under the hood. Wondering WTH she was possibly doing I looked. She said she adjusted her steering because it didn't move the wheels as fast as she felt comfortable with. I had to see what she did because shes never done anything other than add fluids or aired up tires. She watches me work on the 78 Silverado sometimes and asks questions because shes interested in it and likes me all dirty n smelling like car she says😏 But getting back to the story, I asked where she learned this and she showed me yer video. Great work Amigo. Keep up the good work and new videos. I'm definitely gonna follow yer lessons. Or at least she will if I'm not around to answer questions. Cheers!

    • @MrDIYer
      @MrDIYer  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much. Comments such as yours is what leads me to aspire to make videos that as much as possible is as simple yet as compressive and direct to the point to the given topic. Im really glad that there are people out there that finds my videos helpful. And a woman at that. Sounds like you and your wife have a very nice relationship. Not a lot of couples share the same interest especially when it comes to mechanical stuffs which is generally viewed as a "guy thing". Lucky you, Kudos to both of you.

  • @geoffgumayod9299
    @geoffgumayod9299 3 года назад +13

    I'm done watching, right now I'm going to adjust my gearbox. Thanks pards

  • @stevenfaul5630
    @stevenfaul5630 3 года назад +8

    Every day is a school day. Thank you for teaching me something I didn't know.

  • @andreaswallschuss7184
    @andreaswallschuss7184 2 года назад +5

    I knew how to do it on my Landy but was never sure how the steering box adjustment worked. Thank you for letting me go to bed a little less uneducated tonight than yesterday. Well explained. Kind regards. Andreas

    • @MrDIYer
      @MrDIYer  2 года назад

      Thank you for appreciating

  • @bigredjohnson6921
    @bigredjohnson6921 2 года назад +3

    One of the best explanations regarding the gear box I've seen, great job!!

  • @munnachakra4342
    @munnachakra4342 Год назад +2

    You are a great teacher and a great mechanic.keep it up.keep teaching, spread your experiences and skills and knowledge.god bless you.

  • @jcrxp5904
    @jcrxp5904 2 года назад +3

    The most informative and best instructional video I've ever seen! You sir, are amazing. Thank you and many blessings!

    • @MrDIYer
      @MrDIYer  2 года назад

      Thank you sir

  • @mrnuthatch7004
    @mrnuthatch7004 2 года назад +3

    Wow, we need more diy mechanic RUclipsrs like you.

  • @ewaldstander766
    @ewaldstander766 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much. You set a new standard for “how to videos”

  • @DanielKatundu-y8t
    @DanielKatundu-y8t 3 года назад +4

    One of the best video ever on this topic. Thank you, Sir.

  • @karlgaisser9641
    @karlgaisser9641 2 года назад +1

    Mr Diyer is so intelligent. A great teacher❤

  • @guitarplayerlp7018
    @guitarplayerlp7018 5 месяцев назад

    Probably the best instructional video on doing this. Well done

  • @ANDREW47181
    @ANDREW47181 3 года назад +3

    Thanks boss for the video. Great illustration, great demonstration. Very much understandable

  • @joserphas7278
    @joserphas7278 2 года назад

    You took me just where I needed to go! 67 Ford van. Thanks & Happiness to you!

  • @stanleylosh1899
    @stanleylosh1899 2 года назад +51

    Note that if it is too tight, it will not return to center after a turn but will keep turning. This can cause a crash if you expected it to return on its own.

    • @trevorashton4598
      @trevorashton4598 2 года назад

      What do you mean if what is to tight?

    • @amsyarmuhammadamsyar938
      @amsyarmuhammadamsyar938 2 года назад

      @@trevorashton4598 the steering does not back to origin after corner

    • @galunang7818
      @galunang7818 2 года назад +1

      What the solution mr stanley?

    • @stanleylosh1899
      @stanleylosh1899 2 года назад +6

      @@galunang7818 Don't over tighten it, you must have some backlash.

    • @mike4water
      @mike4water Год назад +2

      It will feel great when you tighten too much in the driveway but will feel wonky (and scary) when you start driving. The car reacts differently than what you expect after turning the wheel.

  • @kristopherjohnson5782
    @kristopherjohnson5782 Год назад

    Yoooooooo, this was fantastic thank you very much my friend. Folks like you are invaluable

  • @loboxx337
    @loboxx337 Год назад

    Never to old to learn even when close to 80, thanks.

  • @jlh505050
    @jlh505050 3 года назад

    I need to tighten the steering on my 1989 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder. Your instructions are brilliant! Thank you very much.

  • @rosiegary
    @rosiegary Год назад

    Thank you Mr. DIYer. You explainable couldn't have been any better.

  • @TheSaxophonecat
    @TheSaxophonecat 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for a very informative video. I watched other videos and they did not. mention unlocking your steering wheel ! Seems like an important point to me. Also moving the Adjustment incrementally seemed also important. Thanks again

  • @hbdenis5309
    @hbdenis5309 2 года назад

    Thanks sir, just the tip I need for my steering problem. May God bless you

  • @vondutch666
    @vondutch666 2 года назад

    Great video! You did a good job of explaining the details so that they make sense. take care

  • @heshamelgheznawy5285
    @heshamelgheznawy5285 9 дней назад

    Many thanks and appreciation for this wonderful explanation.

  • @banks412
    @banks412 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic video and a great explanation of how this works - thanks so much!!

  • @KirkFickert
    @KirkFickert 3 месяца назад

    Thanks. I just purchased a 1958 Cameo that had the gear box recently replaced, but the shop didn't adjust to remove the slop.

  • @XRustedIronX
    @XRustedIronX 11 месяцев назад +1

    How does moving the sector shaft down tighten up the rack and pinion? are the teeth tapered? is the rack rotated upwards slightly?
    If the teeth are all straight and parallel then movingthe pinion up and down shouldn't do anything.

  • @kawaiipotato9886
    @kawaiipotato9886 3 года назад +1

    Thank you that was really helpful. But what else it can cause the play? And that was the best explanation I found really good teacher. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos!

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 2 года назад +1

      Other factors in steering play could be a worn rag joint or worn tie rods

  • @gregs6403
    @gregs6403 Год назад

    Im grateful for the illustration. Good explanation. Thank you!

  • @nickc6332
    @nickc6332 4 месяца назад

    This is very educational on the procedure. Just remember it has a lock nut because it can't be torqued down on it's own or it would be too tight. So your tightness here should be very minimal.

  • @rickmintzell2630
    @rickmintzell2630 3 года назад

    You explained it well and you are a great illustrator.

  • @mikeproctor9714
    @mikeproctor9714 11 месяцев назад

    This is super well done and very informative. Thanks sir.

  • @rickyzuela7569
    @rickyzuela7569 Год назад

    Flawlessly explained.... thank you Sir!

  • @scottschroeder4920
    @scottschroeder4920 2 года назад

    You just saved my day brother, thank you!!
    Well, saved me from buying a new box, which is what someone said I should do

  • @scottbigler9182
    @scottbigler9182 3 года назад +12

    Good video but reason for play some internals may be worn. Proper adjustment is done off vehicle, there are 2 adjustments, both done in different locations on gear, both done with torque wrench, bearing pre-load is one and the adjustment in this video, which is over center adjustment, keeps gear tighter when tires are pointed down road to prevent wandering. These gears usually last a long time, when they get sloppy I would pull gear, tear it down, inspect for wear/ damage and install new seals and adjust on bench to proper pre-loads.

    • @jamesbell6765
      @jamesbell6765 Год назад

      Great video and the drawing to show the mechanics was super helpful. Good job!

  • @Ariautoace
    @Ariautoace 3 года назад

    This is the BEST Explanation EVER.

  • @stefan7285
    @stefan7285 3 года назад

    The internet is a fantastic place with all the knowledge at your fingertips. I had no idea it was this easy to fix, thank you sir.

    • @stefan7285
      @stefan7285 3 года назад

      Problem fixed today in under 10 minutes :)

    • @MrDIYer
      @MrDIYer  3 года назад +1

      Well done

  • @aoftoday1
    @aoftoday1 2 года назад

    Great video man thank you for your knowledge

  • @miguelleanos824
    @miguelleanos824 3 года назад +5

    I think you should check the bearing preload first on the input shaft before .

  • @V8Brother
    @V8Brother 2 года назад

    Very good explanation. Even works on chevy's it's looks similar and the technique is the same.i suggest to lift the front wheels while the adjustment.thank you! Best regards from Austria

  • @faridbakhshian3373
    @faridbakhshian3373 6 месяцев назад

    Very good explanations, much appreciated.

  • @scarymovie636
    @scarymovie636 Год назад +1

    I tryed this, worked for a couple of days then its return beeing sloppy again, any ideas?

  • @goriobuhia778
    @goriobuhia778 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your
    Knowlege for me its very
    Important to have know that.

  • @abdulrahmanalzumiea9146
    @abdulrahmanalzumiea9146 2 года назад

    Thank you very much this is a practical and educational show , very helpful

  • @onewheelup
    @onewheelup 2 года назад

    i really like this guy,i like how he constantly says here i will show you,thanks diy guy very good videos keep it up ok.thanks for showing us

  • @GTIspeeder
    @GTIspeeder 3 года назад

    Best explanation of this I've seen. Great video

  • @chriss4365
    @chriss4365 8 месяцев назад

    Do you need an alignment after this? My truck now pulls to the right a lot more than it did. The adjustment did fix about 80% of the looseness in the steering wheel at center from left to right.

  • @rogeliosoliz5313
    @rogeliosoliz5313 3 года назад +2

    Perfectly explained, thank you for your help 👍

  • @billbailey7442
    @billbailey7442 2 года назад

    Sir! Excellent demonstration!

    • @MrDIYer
      @MrDIYer  2 года назад

      thank you...

  • @carle5538
    @carle5538 2 года назад

    Beautifully explained and clear. Thank you so much.

  • @marcussilva9623
    @marcussilva9623 Год назад

    Excellent video! Going to try this on my 86 Toyota 😊

  • @Treeclimberadrenaline
    @Treeclimberadrenaline Год назад

    On my 90 toyota, while at idle and stationary, if I use my index finger to turn the wheel slightly it moves by itself left to right, back and forth rapidly a few inches. I'm confused

  • @americanboots7580
    @americanboots7580 3 года назад

    good job sir---you taught me how to fix my mitsubishi truck---thank you....

  • @joker7from206
    @joker7from206 2 года назад

    Best instructional video ever thank you.

  • @ryananthonyvillanueva6727
    @ryananthonyvillanueva6727 4 года назад

    very very very very imformatived video.... ang dami ko talaga natutunan sa yo

  • @Toni-uc7wt
    @Toni-uc7wt Год назад

    May i ask, what is the problem of the steering wheel where the gearbox has been fix due to oil leak.however, after re-installation, the steering wheel becomes hard to turn to either left & right & unfortunately the wheel play or turn becomes short..

  • @transam8607
    @transam8607 2 года назад +1

    Great fix it can save alot of unnecessary money and work

  • @SenfMustard
    @SenfMustard 11 месяцев назад

    Did this, felt great on the driveway and eliminated the play but as soon as I took it on a journey, it was far too tight and even though I’ve tried loosening it, nothing feels right. It also now pulls to the left regardless of how loose or tight it is. What is the solution please 😢

  • @MrRenomax
    @MrRenomax 2 года назад

    I once got a steering box from salvage yard and put it in my car and when I started engine the wheel would automatically turn to the right . I drove it for awhile and when I needed to make right hand turn I just let go of steering wheel lol . I finally took the box apart and the little piston had a burr on it so I sanded it down and it worked fine afterwards .

  • @markrhodes1053
    @markrhodes1053 3 года назад +2

    Thank you, brilliant video, really helped me out

  • @Joekatie2005
    @Joekatie2005 Год назад +1

    I loosened the locknut but can’t get the adjustment screw to budge. Do you have any thoughts on that. Jeep wrangler

    • @boastyy
      @boastyy 7 месяцев назад

      Tried today on an old Kubota tractor and ran into the same problem, the screw is tight. Do not want to put grips on the screw and ruin the threads so think I will try putting two nuts onto the screw and tighten them against each other so they are locked and try turning the screw using the nuts with a spanner instead of the screwdriver. How did you get on with yours?

  • @4wdantics636
    @4wdantics636 2 года назад +1

    What causes it to come out of adjustment? Does the screw loosen slowly over time?

    • @ElectronikHeart
      @ElectronikHeart 2 года назад

      It's just wearing over time.
      Changing the fluid is a good way to prevent too much wear.
      But you will always have some wear.

  • @Truther00
    @Truther00 Год назад

    Thanks for not being afraid to loosen the screw to show the difference
    The guys in the other videos were to scared 😂😂😂

  • @fairlanephantom
    @fairlanephantom Год назад +1

    You have to be careful when making this adjustment. It's recommended you disconnect the pitman arm so you aren't dragging the weight of the tires and entire system.
    You can do it this way in a pinch, but it's possible to damage the gears if you adjusted it to a low spot then shred the gear beyond the low spot during use.
    That's why there's a pressure rating range in the shop manual for how much tension there should be when pulling the wheel all the way in both directions with no other tension in the system.
    My car in particular called out 6-8 newtons of tension with the steering disconnected from the steering box.

  • @alejandrovalenzuela7191
    @alejandrovalenzuela7191 Год назад

    I have the same car. My steering is too soft. what can i do to make it harder?

  • @sparlin88
    @sparlin88 3 года назад +1

    You Sir explain very well

  • @RoyceGetit
    @RoyceGetit 3 года назад

    Thank you. I’ll try this today on my 94 Trooper 🤙🏼

  • @mitchellwright549
    @mitchellwright549 Год назад

    Like all the comments below, this is the best video ever. So clear and helpful. I am excited to give it a try.

  • @fanaticforager6610
    @fanaticforager6610 9 месяцев назад

    Much Thanks 🙏🏾 your tutorial was informative ☂️

  • @perryjones8997
    @perryjones8997 11 месяцев назад

    excellent video...great footage and to the point...thank you so much!! Im a subscriber now😊

  • @gilbertgarcia4042
    @gilbertgarcia4042 2 года назад

    Wow good work and great know how. I'm going to look at my 91 Toyota 4x4 pick up to see if I can do that. Great job

  • @user-dn2tg2fj3i
    @user-dn2tg2fj3i 2 года назад

    please, i would to like who is the reference for this gearbox for Mitsubishi Montero 87/89.
    if you can, please, i need that information!
    I have a Mitsubishi Montero 87, and the gearbox is damaged!

  • @sisonangelo
    @sisonangelo 4 года назад +1

    As usual, great informative content sir!

  • @Good_Things_To_Know
    @Good_Things_To_Know 3 года назад

    What make the steering to become lose? It's a sing that the gear box is going bad?

  • @timisoutdoors
    @timisoutdoors 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic job and explanation. Thank you!

  • @eddyb6790
    @eddyb6790 2 года назад +1

    Good overall, except that it is not unidirectional. The gear has a taper and tightens only in one direction.

  • @Nasir-mq9kv
    @Nasir-mq9kv 2 года назад

    Mitsubishi forklifter steering cylinder bind what is the reason people explain thanks

  • @jandusek3653
    @jandusek3653 5 дней назад

    Hello i have this a issue with my Mercedes a class 😮is too much wheel play free probably must go to service 😊

  • @pipww
    @pipww 3 года назад

    Thank you for a very informative video. Nice work bro,

  • @RONALDSIBANDA-q4c
    @RONALDSIBANDA-q4c 3 месяца назад

    I tried to repair it once and the steering ended up turning the opposite side when ever I turned the steering box

  • @christopherbwalya1012
    @christopherbwalya1012 Год назад

    I just did it and it worked. Thank you

  • @jryer1
    @jryer1 2 года назад

    Excellent. Easy to understand!

  • @santiagogaza6864
    @santiagogaza6864 3 года назад

    Mr. Diyer I need your help how to fixed my gear box is leaking at the top of gear box and and also my steering pump is leaking my vehicle is 4D56 L200 Pick Up.

  • @titolongo1
    @titolongo1 Год назад

    You have a teachers skill. Thk. 👍

  • @NeRvERaT
    @NeRvERaT 3 года назад

    Thanks for the easy explanation.

  • @Nasir-mq9kv
    @Nasir-mq9kv 2 года назад

    Assalam o alikum I, have one problem in Mitsubishi forklifter steering cylinder tilte rod of steering cylinder badly tilte, fully alinement but failed what is the problem please brief thanks

  • @friskydingo9896
    @friskydingo9896 2 года назад

    Great video and explaination! 👍👍👍

  • @rickyhenriques1007
    @rickyhenriques1007 3 года назад

    The best auto teacher. 💪🏻💪🏻😉

  • @SwigheChavula
    @SwigheChavula 10 месяцев назад

    Good morning ?Where can I buy and at how much

  • @nissisunga2184
    @nissisunga2184 2 года назад

    Thank you so much. Ive tried it and it eliminate the steering play but my steering is not that smooth. It gets harder to steer 😞😞

  • @baswood_0320
    @baswood_0320 3 года назад

    Where is the rpm sensor located in starex hyundai. Thnks

  • @EricRabb
    @EricRabb Год назад

    Great video sir, and thank you Sir!

  • @drwright2006
    @drwright2006 Год назад

    Thank you for the lesson.

  • @rommelekstrom1973
    @rommelekstrom1973 9 месяцев назад

    Sir can do that to my grand starex and also a same problem

  • @larryl8676
    @larryl8676 2 года назад

    Did you have to jack up the vehicle and put the gear in neutral?

  • @Ridendrty
    @Ridendrty 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent instruction

  • @djjoydeep1194
    @djjoydeep1194 11 месяцев назад

    you´re an angel, thank you so very much!