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Author:  sdr [ Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Steering play
Hi everyone,
New as member, just got my first Fairway Driver 95. Steering has a lot of play when driving, could anyone tell me what to look for first please? Also should bonnet still have a little bounce in it or should it be completely fixed when closed.

Sorry to bombard with questions, but have loved reading the forum, and everyone seems really helpful and friendly. Must admit I can't stop smiling when driving my old ex cab.
Author:  gusmac [ Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
Check all the ball joints in the steering for play. There's quite a few IIRC
Author:  sdr [ Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
gusmac wrote:
Check all the ball joints in the steering for play. There's quite a few IIRC


Thanks, gusmac.
Author:  blackpool [ Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
The bonnet is adjustable by the two 'stays' that go into the holds.They can be screwed up or down to adjust .It should sit on the rubber stops on valance
Author:  Mondriver [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
Your problem is your tie rods. There are 6 of them. 3 RH side and 3 LH side. Should look like this:

http://www.londontaxigroup.com/product/ ... way-sfx107

Check for play and if the rubber is missing, it's probably rusting and must be replaced. I would suggest bringing it into a shop to replace and to have an alignment afterwards. Have it done right since you don't want to lose your steering at high speeds or wear out your tires.
Author:  blackpool [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
Mondriver wrote:
Your problem is your tie rods. There are 6 of them. 3 RH side and 3 LH side. Should look like this:

http://www.londontaxigroup.com/product/ ... way-sfx107

Check for play and if the rubber is missing, it's probably rusting and must be replaced. I would suggest bringing it into a shop to replace and to have an alignment afterwards. Have it done right since you don't want to lose your steering at high speeds or wear out your tires.

Mate youve a strange taxi if youve got three each side ! Presume you mean track rod ends :D
Author:  sdr [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
Thanks everyone.
Author:  skippy41 [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
There is also a bolt on the steering box that can be tightened slightly to take up any play
Author:  E7fan [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
skippy41 wrote:
There is also a bolt on the steering box that can be tightened slightly to take up any play

just be careful not to overdo it as that will make the steering tight :shock:
Author:  Cheersdrive [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
There are 6 track rod ends to check.

I would also check the top and bottom balljoints and upper wishbone bushes, the lower bushes seem to last forever.

The chassis has a tendency to crack where the steering box mounts , so also worth checking.

The bolt refered to above, you'll find on the steering idler and although some think it takes the slack out the steering it shouldn't be tightened in situ as it has a tabbed nut and its two needle rollers in there not taper bearings!

Whilst your doing the front end you should check the front wheels bearings and adjust as neccesary as these can make the steering feel skiddish when theyr'e loose.
Author:  sdr [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
Thanks everyone, you're all so helpful and knowledgeable . Am so glad I found this forum. Thanks again.
Author:  blackpool [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
Cheersdrive wrote:
There are 6 track rod ends to check.

I would also check the top and bottom balljoints and upper wishbone bushes, the lower bushes seem to last forever.

The chassis has a tendency to crack where the steering box mounts , so also worth checking.

The bolt refered to above, you'll find on the steering idler and although some think it takes the slack out the steering it shouldn't be tightened in situ as it has a tabbed nut and its two needle rollers in there not taper bearings!

Whilst your doing the front end you should check the front wheels bearings and adjust as neccesary as these can make the steering feel skiddish when theyr'e loose.

Im just curious to where the six track rod ends are ?
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
blackpool wrote:
Im just curious to where the six track rod ends are ?


its a cut'n'shut
Author:  Baconsdozen [ Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
I think the play in a fairways steering is all part of its charm.
When going from lock to lock,hearing and feeling all those joints take up the slack reminds me of a long train pulling away from a station in the days of steam..
Author:  Cheersdrive [ Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering play
If they aren't track rod ends or tierods Blackpool, what would you say they are? :roll:
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