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#1
05-13-2019, 08:48 AM
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77 TA Hard to steer to the right
Gang,
I got the old bird back on the road this weekend. I am noticing after all of the front end tear down and rebuild that the steering is difficult to the right but much easier to the left. Prior to the rebuild the steering was great. Some background: The entire front end of this car was disassembled, Every nut and bolt has been removed on the front end of this car, all the bushing in the front end replaced, new upper ball joints (lower ones re-used they were essentially new). The steering rack was taken apart cleaned up painted and put back together the tie rods were in good shape as were all the other pieces. I also put in a rebuild power steering pump. Everything was properly lubricated. I turned in the drivers outer tie rod as it was pointing out. While driving it does go straight on its own. However turning is labored going right (like there is no power steering) but more of what I would expect for a power steering car turning left. Thoughts, suggestions?
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1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 - Candy Green 1977 Pontiac Trans Am 400 W72 - Black |
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#2
05-13-2019, 10:17 AM
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I assume you mean the steering box was taken apart.
I would definitely put the emphasis on the box if the alignment and tire pressure are within specs.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4  2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4  
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#3
05-13-2019, 10:32 AM
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The steering box was disconnected from the rack at the pitman arm, it was then removed from the frame, cleaned, painted and put back on. It never came apart. what i took apart was the steering rack (tie rods, center link, idler arm, etc)
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1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 - Candy Green 1977 Pontiac Trans Am 400 W72 - Black |
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#4
05-13-2019, 01:47 PM
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First thought is maybe you need to bleed the power steering some more. Might still have some air in it.
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#5
05-13-2019, 03:56 PM
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Pour the grease to all 4 ball joints. Don't be stingy, let the excess run on the ground and pour some more to them, even then!!!
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... 
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#6
05-23-2019, 02:27 PM
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Well the culprit was the gear box mounted to the frame. Turns out it was worn out. Replaced it and its all good now.
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1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 - Candy Green 1977 Pontiac Trans Am 400 W72 - Black |
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06-20-2019, 09:19 AM
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Quote:
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#8
06-20-2019, 10:13 AM
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shop i had do the alignment sourced one from NAPA proper 2.5 turn one.
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1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 - Candy Green 1977 Pontiac Trans Am 400 W72 - Black |
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