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Dec 17, 2007 | 12:14 PM

bodo4runner

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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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Dec 18, 2007 | 06:39 AM

bodo4runner

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It's Normal Up And Down?????

Dec 18, 2007 | 08:13 AM

GSGALLANT

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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.

Dec 18, 2007 | 10:51 AM

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That would be bad. Do you have excessive play in the steering wheel?

Frank

Dec 19, 2007 | 09:16 AM

bodo4runner

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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
Thanks!