What is "endplay" and what is lash?. my '73 chevy w/a manual steering box is to loose to drive safely on the freeway, and I would like to adjust it but I don't know what these terms mean. It's a wormgear recirculating ball type.
2006-08-17 01:07:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Endplay is the amount of movement (usually on a shaft) when viewed front to back. In other words, with the shaft sliding backwards or forwards (even if it is a turning shaft).
Lash or backlash refers to the amount of play (usually in gears) between to gears. It is the amount of movement you can get when you turn one gear before the other gear actually moves. Sort of like the "gap" between the gears.
2006-08-17 01:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lash adjustment is on top slotted bolt with a 3/4 inch or larger jamb nut loosen the jamb nut and with the steering wheel dead ahead have someone wiggle the steering wheel side to side and slowly tighten down on the bolt. That will take some play out. While you have the wiggler at the steering now wiggle more side to side and watch the steering shaft and pitman arm drag ling and tie rod ends for movement slack. 1973 is very old the whole suspension might need replacing don't forget to check where the steering box bolts for cracks in the frame.
2006-08-17 01:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before trying to adjust out the play in the steering wheel, check for worn tie rod ends, ball joints, control arm bushings, steeing knuckle, etc.
Have someone move the steering wheel back and fourth thru the slack and look under you car for worn out linkage.
2006-08-17 01:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋