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Old 12-17-2007, 12:14 PM
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steering gear question

I have a 1989 4runner 22re 5 speed 4wd. At low speeds on rough road surfaces my 4runner bump,clunk…..left side
The steering gear will play,. if I push it up and down.Is it normal? (look photo).Also,no problem with idler arm,pitman arm,steering damper,tie rod end,ball joint,control arm bushing,stabilizer bar link,bushing,shock absorber etc...like a new
This is not a photo of my car.

IT'S NORMAL UP AND DOWN?????

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Old 12-18-2007, 06:39 AM
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It's Normal Up And Down?????
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I don't have the same truck or steering setup, but I would say any up down play there would not be normal.
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That would be bad. Do you have excessive play in the steering wheel?

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Old 12-19-2007, 09:16 AM
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well, steering wheel freeplay approsimate 30 mm (1.18 in.)
should I change the steering gear a new steering???...
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...6,partGroup,26
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