[rvgary]

Hey Guys, Got the old 314 in the shop and the steering on that thing is loose as a Goose. Is there a way to tighten it up!!!:thanku:

 

[PA318Guy]

When you say "Loose as a Goose" are you refering to the axle "walking" in the frame, the steering arms loose in the axle, or the play in the steering?

 

[k91]

:ditto: and there is adjustment to the steering box itself too.

 

[onelow_mazda]

My 300 has play in the gearbox, in tie rods(inner and outer) and some play in the front axle. All of which contribute to some sloppy steering.

 

[rvgary]

I'm talking about play in the steering. Like 1/4 of a turn. I have the battery tray out so I'll give the sector a look
Thanks for the come-backs

 

[johndeere]

I just replaced the steering gear colume in my 300 yesterday.It had a lot of play in the steering and the colume moved around and it steered hard.I found a steering colume near me on Ebay that came out of a 316 and was in very good shape.It has a little play in the steering but steers a lot better and easier and know more loose moving around colume.Was well worth the time and a little agrivation to remove and replace.

Rebuilding is a option but mine was in bad shape.So I went with a salvaged colume.

 

[rvgary]

Thanks for the replies guys. I was able to get some of it out by adjusting the sector and some more by bushing up a bolt hole in a arm off the sector. Got it back to where I can live with it. The rest is in the tie rod ends etc. But It's not too bad now

 

[Sergeant]

Johndeere Harvest is over it time to go Deere Hunting again I think you need to add another Deere to your collection:thThumbsU

 

[johndeere]

Im looking Sergeant.