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08-14-2021, 11:16 AM
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I crawled underneath and the ball joints and tie rods all look good on both ends. What else could it possibly be?
The gears all look good and the teeth aren’t worn on either gear. The steering wheel turns about 1/8-1/4 turn before it starts to move the wheels, is that just normal and I’m just crazy? 
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08-14-2021, 05:07 PM
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Yes everything is moving good and tight underneath as well. The only thing I can see that could possibly cause any play is the pinion gear turns about 1mm before the teeth engage the teeth on other gear. But the steering column has no wiggle or anything so I guess that’s just how it moves.
I took a video of how it moves but I can’t get it to upload due to size…
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08-14-2021, 11:33 PM
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I'd check the 2 bolts on the axle channel, they are 1/2" bolts with 3/4" head and a lock nut. If they are missing or miss adjusted the front axle will move all over the place.
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08-15-2021, 08:38 AM
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That’s just it, there is no steering drift or play in the axel, only the steering wheel. I have to turn the steering wheel about 1/8-1/4 turn before it actually starts moving the front wheels either direction. The only place I can see any play at all is where the pinion gear meets the main gear, but the teeth aren’t worn and the steering column doesn’t wiggle or move at all…
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08-15-2021, 09:05 AM
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Front axles experience slight movement in their mounting channel along with slight lost motion in everything that moves/turns of the steering parts.
Add all those little bits and it is easy to see noticeable movement in the steering wheel. Don't worry about ball joints, you don't have any like a vehicle does, you do have tie rod ends that wear and produce slop as well as pinion gear wear you observed and spindle bushing wear you prolly didn't see and prolly some wear in the wheel bearings. like I said, add it all up and one gets what you have. As you turn the wheel left to right and observe the movement in each component you will see some movement that is greater than others. A 1/4 turn of the wheel is more than I like, but on a worn machine it is expected. Unless you replace all the components, you will not correct/remove the looseness/play. I do recommend you not drive it over 40 or so MPH as you might get a speed wobble, although more positive toe-in will help to negate that somewhat. 
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#17
08-15-2021, 09:42 AM
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 But honestly, I am starting to think this is just normal for a 20 year old machine and it won’t get any better unless I replace all kinds of stuff. Thanks everyone 
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