Loose tie rod

DutchMike · 03-06-2017, 06:52 AM

Just bought a 1996 G16AP and the front steering is loose as heck stemming from tie rod.

What's the best way to tighten this up, and how do I do it?

Mike Mac · 03-06-2017, 08:09 PM

New tie rods ends to start!!

DutchMike · 03-06-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Mac

New tie rods ends to start!!

I found this little screw with flat head type on top. Learned that if you tighten it it tightens your steering wheel. It fixed my problem.
Should I also fill that with a fluid lubricant like hydronic fluid?

Mike Mac · 03-06-2017, 08:23 PM

All kinds of articles on this,stuff it with axle grease!!

Just read the site!! And enjoy!!

DutchMike · 03-06-2017, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Mac

All kinds of articles on this,stuff it with axle grease!!

Just read the site!! And enjoy!!

How would I get it through that tiny hole?

Mike Mac · 03-06-2017, 08:28 PM

Take the cover off, Search for the article and read!! You will be very happpy!!

raydhd · 03-06-2017, 08:30 PM

Bearing grease ?

smallblock450sl · 03-06-2017, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Mac

Take the cover off, Search for the article and read!! You will be very happpy!!

Are you getting old and cranky Mike? Have a cocktail and relax. Dutchmike, take the 4 10mm bolts off the steering box plate, pack with grease (I like "Moly" grease), once plate is reinstalled, with the front end jacked up, turn the pitman adjusting screw in a 1/4 turn at a time till when you turn the steering wheel with your finger you feel a bind, then turn the screw back a 1/4 turn till you feel no binding from lock to lock and tighten the jam nut. Easy peasy. winner/winner chicken dinner

DutchMike · 03-06-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by smallblock450sl

Are you getting old and cranky Mike? Have a cocktail and relax. Dutchmike, take the 4 10mm bolts off the steering box plate, pack with grease (I like "Moly" grease), once plate is reinstalled, with the front end jacked up, turn the pitman adjusting screw in a 1/4 turn at a time till when you turn the steering wheel with your finger you feel a bind, then turn the screw back a 1/4 turn till you feel no binding from lock to lock and tighten the jam nut. Easy peasy. winner/winner chicken dinner

Awesome. Thank you!

raydhd · 03-06-2017, 08:47 PM

From a pro "moly grease"

03-06-2017, 06:52 AM	#1
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97	Loose tie rod Just bought a 1996 G16AP and the front steering is loose as heck stemming from tie rod. What's the best way to tighten this up, and how do I do it?
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97

03-06-2017, 08:09 PM	#2
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: Loose tie rod New tie rods ends to start!!

03-06-2017, 08:23 PM	#4
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: Loose tie rod All kinds of articles on this,stuff it with axle grease!! Just read the site!! And enjoy!!

03-06-2017, 08:28 PM	#6
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: Loose tie rod Take the cover off, Search for the article and read!! You will be very happpy!!

03-06-2017, 08:30 PM	#7
raydhd VC 460 CLONE GONE WILD Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ray BY The Bay NJ Posts: 10,639	Re: Loose tie rod Bearing grease ?

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