In theory, you can take up play in the rack by removing shims from under
that sort-of-elliptical-shaped plate where the column and rack join. But the
catch is that if rack wear is indeed the cause of perceived play, it will
have been concentrated in the center of the rack, so the effect of removing
a shim will in all likelihood be to eliminate play with the wheel centered,
but cause binding at full lock.
I might look at the tie-rod ends and other suspension components first.
on 7/8/04 10:17 AM, Aubrey Schneider at aschneider@shaw.ca wrote:
> Hello Listers,
>
> I'm experiencing some play in the steering of my '75B.
>
> Seem to recall that Paul Hunt of the UK had submitted something on the
> problem.
> Seems that besides doing the entire rack, there are some minor adjustments
> that can be made to tighten up the excess play.
>
> Anyone have any idea? The archives didn't show me the way.
>
> Thanks
>
> Aubrey 75B
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