I am started to go through my steering rack. The factory manual gives no info
beyond the cover replacement and fluid refill and shim adjustment (if needed).
CAT shop notes are cursory too. I never really drove my car before it came
apart, but I can report the following:
1. The covers were cracked, but the insides are clean and there is no sign of
rust.
2. There was (some - nothing was dry) fluid inside and nothing screams
"wear."
3. The ball joints that are part of the steering arms seem "lightly snug."
There is no excessive slop, they can be moved with little pressure but will
stay wherever they are moved to.
Other than to clean it up and install new covers and fluids should I leave
well enough alone?
Oh, I almost forgot:
A. CAT shop notes list a SR310-70 O-ring as a replacement for the pinion
shaft. Is there a readily available source for this (or any other internal
parts)?
B. IF I need to take the steering arms off (for whatever adjustments
necessary, if any) are the locking pieces needed the ones available from CAT?
C. Just what is it I'm supposed to fix, adjust etc. and to what "settings" are
the rack set to ???
Thanks to any who can help.
Tom Witt B9470101
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