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Old 02-11-2013, 01:23 AM   #1
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I would appreciate advice. Newell drifts on road and has a little loose steering feel.
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Old 02-11-2013, 01:11 PM   #2
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David: if you do a search by user name: 77newell (my user name) you will find two sets of posts regarding the steering symptoms and solutions for my coach. After reading those if you have further questions please feel free to ask further.
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Old 02-11-2013, 01:55 PM   #3
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David, I'm not sure if they still used the Saginaw (GM) tilt/telescoping steering column in 1989, but they are notorious for loosening up. I was able to repair mine with a couple of special tools and the following link: http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...ck_Rebuild.pdf
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The steer gear on mine is a TRW HFB70 . I had it rebuilt at Power Steer Inc.
Also, there are 2 ujoints at the bottom of the steering column that never get greased, & that could be the problem.
Also, the tie rod at the axle end of the drag link was bad.
Also, I had a loose wheel bearing.
Most of this info was previously posted for more details.
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I have an issue with over-steering, that is I have to make frequent slight movements in the wheel. I found a loose tie-rod which helped some, but I am thinking of changing the toe-in from 1/16" to 3/16". I can put up with a little tire ware if the drifting is stopped. Any comments?
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