[DML] Re: DELOREAN STEERING

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

It is not unusual to find a D with this. Usually it is a slight rub 
in full turn one way or the other. It is nothing to be concerned 
with unless you notice a drag or a severe rub. It happens because, 
usually, the rack is "off-center" because the tie rods were not 
adjusted with equal threads showing - or nearly equal. Technicians 
try to get the steering wheel straight, which is important, but they 
will adjust one tie rod to get the correct toe. A few threads are 
all it takes. Even if they are looking at the alignment machine 
screen with a full thrust alignment which will tell them how much to 
move each side to keep the steering wheel straight, the threads may 
not end up not showing equal in numbers and thus, cause the rub.

When all is in alignment, be sure technician adjusts the tie rods 
for equal threads showing - it is an easy final step. You of course 
need to have the same brand of tie rod end on both sides.

Harold McElraft - 3354
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, John Podlewski <john_podlewski@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Tires rub on front sway bar they are relatively new so are tie rod 
ends also installed new rack and pinion.  Size is correct P195/60R14 
so what gives?????  I do need to get the alignment done but I doubt 
that could be the cause could it?????
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