Hi all,
Has anyone had a similar issue? Unlocks fine, so there is a little movement in all directions, but only about 1mm in or out. It's been lagged in penetrating fluid, but using a reasonable amount of force back and forth achieves nothing.
I don't really want to start taking everything apart: is there anything specific to aim for?
Cheers
Steering reach adjustment seized
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May be wrong here but its meant go up or down not in and out
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Imports have reach adjustment , however I have the same problem so will watch this post.
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You live and learn as only owned 3 uk cars
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The wheels in an ok position fortunately, but a tiny bit close to be perfect. I have a deeper dished wheel I might try, but it won't work as it is. Not sure where the position is relative to a uk car, but it's a nice feature to have. It's something internal - AFAIK I can see everything i think should move on the outside working.
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Mines the same. Goes up and down fine. But wont go in and out (is an import).
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Mine is the same . Think it seized before I had it when the t tops were leaking👍
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Just to point out only Rev 1 and 2 JDM had this feature. No fair.
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Got one in bits in the garage, the in/out section is basically 2 metal sleeves and I'm sure if it got damp it could rust up.
From memory the front section goes over the under dash part, so any fluid will need to be sprayed up the shaft from behind. A can with a straw would be best.
I'm in the middle of a rapid rebuild this week but I'll dig the parts out at the weekend and take some pics. Will be able to workout how it might seize.
Mine was a second hand part and came damaged. Might try to rebuild it but the bearings are shot too. Got a manual rack that could donate some parts but they differ a fair bit.
From memory the front section goes over the under dash part, so any fluid will need to be sprayed up the shaft from behind. A can with a straw would be best.
I'm in the middle of a rapid rebuild this week but I'll dig the parts out at the weekend and take some pics. Will be able to workout how it might seize.
Mine was a second hand part and came damaged. Might try to rebuild it but the bearings are shot too. Got a manual rack that could donate some parts but they differ a fair bit.
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pbmr2 wrote:Got one in bits in the garage, the in/out section is basically 2 metal sleeves and I'm sure if it got damp it could rust up.
From memory the front section goes over the under dash part, so any fluid will need to be sprayed up the shaft from behind. A can with a straw would be best.
I'm in the middle of a rapid rebuild this week but I'll dig the parts out at the weekend and take some pics. Will be able to workout how it might seize.
Mine was a second hand part and came damaged. Might try to rebuild it but the bearings are shot too. Got a manual rack that could donate some parts but they differ a fair bit.
Thanks for the info. I mainly sprayed from the front/sides but naturally that wouldn't do much if its as you decribe