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Old 04-09-2020, 11:19 AM
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One of the few good things about this covid pandemic, is, I get to catch up on some long overdue maintenance. I have about 150 degrees of free play in the steering. So it’s time to tear it apart. I tried to upload a video but it keeps giving me an error. I send pics along the way😁
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Old 04-09-2020, 01:04 PM
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Sounds like some issue(s) in your Lower Steering Unit.
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Old 04-09-2020, 05:36 PM
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Got the assembly out and cleaned up. Here are some pics. Not too bad but the worm gear has some chunks missing. Should I file those down or should I replace the shaft? I’m getting a new cam follower as it is worn too. The ball cages seem worn. Should I replace those or just add a couple of extra balls like I’ve seen some guys do? Besides those items, everything else, like the bushings seem fine.
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Some of your parts can be bought here.

http://www.machtechdirect.com/steering.html
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Thanks! Do you have any thoughts in regards to the worm gear or adding more balls?
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Thanks! Do you have any thoughts in regards to the worm gear or adding more balls?
No, Sorry, Never had one apart.
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Looking at that I'd be looking for a new or good used worm gear.

I've not heard of adding more balls?
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Gotcha. I’ll start the search for a good used one...While searching for steering rebuilds on this site, I came across one topic where one guy removed the cage and added two more balls to tighten up the steering. Maybe I read it wrong. Ha
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Gotcha. I came across one topic where one guy removed the cage and added two more balls to tighten up the steering. Maybe I read it wrong. Ha
That's what I did when I rebuilt the one in my 1641 a few years ago. I thought I posted a thread on it but I can't find it now. I got a new guide pin and ball bearings on Ebay. I also had to replace the sheet metal piece that holds the gasket.
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The worm gear looks fine where the cam follower rides. Just make sure there aren't any large burs sticking out and file them off.
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