You will need to replace which ever part the play is in.
You will need to replace which ever part the play is in.
You will need to replace which ever part the play is in.
A worn out power steering pump, or steering box.
Worn steering components
how do you fix play in a 1997 mercury mountainer steering wheel
If the gearbox is causing freeplay in the steering wheel, then the gearbox needs to be replaced.
To repair:Determine if the play in in the rack and pinion box (very Rare) or in another steering component. The faulty rack or the other faulty part will need to be replaced.There are no possible adjustments for steering play!
If the steering wheel is loose while driving the steering rack may be going bad. A bad steering rack leads to a lot of play on the actual wheel.
You will have alot of play in the steering wheel.
Worn steering parts. Can be many things. Have your steering components inspected.
loose nuts
replace worn steering parts rebuild steering shaft
it is best not to have any play in your steering, and its best not to have no more than an inch of play in your steering, but if I was you I would check your inner and outer tie rod ends. power steering just makes turning your wheels easier....it doesn't contribute in steering wheel play!! you shouldn't have no more than an inch of play in your steering.....it is best not to have any play in your steering. check your inner and outer tie rod ends.
Because you have "play" in your steering wheel. Your steering mechanism is routed through a gear box. The gears in this box wear down over time creating "play" in the steering. Your steering wheel and your front wheel are no longer synchronized. This play allows you to move your steering wheel a few inches either way without actually moving the wheels. It also allows the wheels to have just as much free time as the steering wheel causing you to be almost constantly correcting the path of the car to stay in a straight line. This is why your car will move out of a straight line when you are pointing your steering straight ahead. Also, it is a road hazard because if you have to slam on your brakes you may not stay in a straight line. The "play" will allow the front of the car to violently go to the left or right.