They usually have shims between the end of the rack and the outer ball housing which screws to the rack. The shims can be removed as the ball wears. The inner ball joint should be a firmish fit - no slack at all. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, 12 March 2002 14:13 PM Subject: Rack end adjustment
> Hi List, > > I have a problem with loose ball-joints in a bluebird steering rack. > Is it possible to tighten the female part to the rack itself to reduce play? > I can't tell from the manual. > > I've had a quick peek under the boot and can't even tell how the female part connects to the rack-end > > I'll probably have to end up replacing it, but it'd be sooo much easier if you could fix what is there :) > > Nick > > > This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
