Thread: rack and pinion adjustment
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Old 06-04-2021, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64 View Post
This is completely wrong.

That adjustment is the rack pad adjustment, which adjusts the mesh/backlash of the rack with the pinion. That is NOT the pinion preload.
How 'bout just springing for a new Flaming River rack for about $300? Might as well go for new tie rod ends too.
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