Problems with steering on 360 GLE

Post by **pepo** » 13 Jan 2007 12:15 pm

I am owner of a 1986 360 GLE and have problems with steering. My steering gear moves lef-right about 1" when I move steering wheel prior to move the wheels. How is fixed steering gear to chassis?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **pettaw** » 13 Jan 2007 12:45 pm

Its bolted to the front axle crossmember. Check though the rubber linkage between the rack and the steering column. They rot and can give a lot of excess play.

Post by **pettaw** » 13 Jan 2007 03:14 pm

classicswede wrote:The rack is held onto the crossmender with two 6mm headed hex key bolts each side. With that amount of movment I would think it is loose rather than a worn rack. Have a look under the car to see what is moving. Also check the coupling that connects the colum to the rack.

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