Steering Play

[Quingquad]

Changed some parts to get read of play on my steering. Here's some pictures of the job since I didn't find a whole lot of info to read about...

Removed the steering column...

Removed the two metal bushings that go into the frame...

Top view after removing the bushings...

Picture of one of the new bushings and corresponding o-ring...

The o-ring fits on a groove inside the bushing...

After cleaning the area I hammered the new bushings back into the frame using wood to prevent damage to the bushing...

Finally, I re-installed the column and put a new bearing/bushing set for the top and applied marine grease before tightening the halves. The bottom bushings did not correct the play in the steering. The top new bearing/bushing seems to make all the difference...

 

[xjma]

nice write up, good info.

 

[blasterfreek30]

good write up dude, it usually is those top crappy bushings that cause the play in the steering stem

 

[Awk08]

good stuff bro, have some greens !!!!!

i've done the tops before but never knew the bottoms were replaceable

 

[gridlock]

That's some good info there, the pics make it even that much nicer.

 

[super noober]

what do the tops look like? do u just change the whole plastic assembly or am i missing something in mine? lol :-/

 

[Quingquad]

what do the tops look like? do u just change the whole plastic assembly or am i missing something in mine? lol :-/

You got it. The top bushing consists of both plastic halves. The interior of the halves wears out causing the play.