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Old 01-24-2014, 01:58 PM
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Also just noticed my power steering pump needs replacing. Is that why I have play in my steering? Is there a replacement pump I can get at NAPA? It's 1996 236 eagle. Looks original cable. Could it be in the streering wheel box or?
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If it is cable over hydraulic it is probably wear in the system (cable, tiller arm; gimbal) These systems just develop play over time, could be a combination of everything. I would start by looking at where the tiller clamps to the top of the gimbal.
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Originally Posted by glassdave
If it is cable over hydraulic it is probably wear in the system (cable, tiller arm; gimbal) These systems just develop play over time, could be a combination of everything. I would start by looking at where the tiller clamps to the top of the gimbal.
X2, see if you can tighten up the clamp.
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Is the clamp outside by the rear of motor in tiller case?. Thank u
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Originally Posted by glassdave
If it is cable over hydraulic it is probably wear in the system (cable, tiller arm; gimbal) These systems just develop play over time, could be a combination of everything. I would start by looking at where the tiller clamps to the top of the gimbal.
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