Lightning
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| posted on 11/3/09 at 09:46 PM |
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Play in Sierra rack
Anyone help.
The ball joints in the end of the rack both have play. How can I get rid off this play. Dont have a sierra book to hand.
Steve
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coozer
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| posted on 11/3/09 at 09:47 PM |
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New one? Exchange it...
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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wrigglypig
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 09:02 AM |
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If I am not mistaken inside the gaiters on the end of the rack are lock nuts that can come undoneand theses do allow for some degree of adjustment.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 12:36 PM |
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There are only two pairs of balljoints on a Sierra rack. Those on the tie rods (steering arms) and the track rod ends. AFAIK, neither of these are
serviceable and must be replaced if worn?
Which part of the rack has play? It isn't uncommon for the pinion screw to come loose on a Sierra rack. This will give some play in the rack
which can be removed by tightening the pinion retaining nut.
Phil
 
Sierra Rack
[Edited on 12-3-09 by Hellfire]
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wrigglypig
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 04:52 PM |
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My mistake its the escort rack I'm thinking of Doh!
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Lightning
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| posted on 13/3/09 at 12:09 PM |
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Internet has been down. Thanks for the exploded view Phil. Its the ball joints on the end of the track rods going onto the rack its self. I'll
get some stilsons on them and see what happens.
[Edited on 13/3/09 by Lightning]
Steve
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James
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| posted on 13/3/09 at 12:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Lightning
Internet has been down. Thanks for the exploded view Phil. Its the ball joints on the end of the track rods going onto the rack its self. I'll
get some stilsons on them and see what happens.
[Edited on 13/3/09 by Lightning]
Don't think there's anything to tighten on the tie rods.
You just bin 'em and buy new ones.
IIRC they were £28 from Ford.
Cheers,
James
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