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Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
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19 Feb 2024 14:35 #254444
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Replied by rogerzilla on topic Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
2012, about 51,000 miles.
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19 Feb 2024 14:41 #254445
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Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
I would clean up as much as possible and then mark position of screw head. Then loosen nut with extension and socket. Either use box spanner or long socket held in place with mole grips to hold nut whilst using long screwdriver down through box/socket to adjust setting. Then re-tighten nut. You will need to do this a few times to get the right setting. A crows-foot spanner is an alternative if there is room.
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19 Feb 2024 15:20 #254446
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Jimmer II (2007 JLX+ auto in black & silver) : Android head unit, Black Raptor Steering Damper, Yokohama Geolandar G015s, rear cabin light, OEM wind deflectors
Replied by GandHisJimny on topic Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
Hm, a bit younger and lower mileage than mine so you'd want to be doing only a very slight adjustment I imagine. If indeed it is the steering box that is the cause of the problem, could it be something else? Tie rod ends or maybe even low tyre pressure / a puncture?
There's so much that can make the steering go wrong in these cars. When it's not sloppy it's wobbly and when it's not wobbly it's because you're probably not driving a Jimny
And very good point on cleaning it up before starting Roger, I forgot that I actually have a little brass brush that would've been perfect for it. So much yucky crap down there from an old waxoyl type job a previous owner had done.
There's so much that can make the steering go wrong in these cars. When it's not sloppy it's wobbly and when it's not wobbly it's because you're probably not driving a Jimny
And very good point on cleaning it up before starting Roger, I forgot that I actually have a little brass brush that would've been perfect for it. So much yucky crap down there from an old waxoyl type job a previous owner had done.
Jimmer II (2007 JLX+ auto in black & silver) : Android head unit, Black Raptor Steering Damper, Yokohama Geolandar G015s, rear cabin light, OEM wind deflectors
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19 Feb 2024 20:08 #254451
by Phaeton
Replied by Phaeton on topic Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
Can you give some reference as to where the photo is taken?Oh, and a wee photo of course.
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19 Feb 2024 20:15 #254453
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
Just to the driver's side of the radiator, looking downwards.
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20 Feb 2024 08:54 #254469
by GandHisJimny
Jimmer II (2007 JLX+ auto in black & silver) : Android head unit, Black Raptor Steering Damper, Yokohama Geolandar G015s, rear cabin light, OEM wind deflectors
Replied by GandHisJimny on topic Access to the steering box for adjustment (gen 3)
Yep, as Busta says, looking down beside the radiator
as circled on this photo
. Side differs for left-hand drive / right-hand drive versions because it's part of the steering mechanism coming forward from the driver.
Jimmer II (2007 JLX+ auto in black & silver) : Android head unit, Black Raptor Steering Damper, Yokohama Geolandar G015s, rear cabin light, OEM wind deflectors
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