Steering Box

51 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 24 Apr 2012, 9:50 pm

#898512

Hi, I just picked up a new TRW Steering box and was wondering....when you turn the shaft on the box that connects to the steering shaft should it be smooth like turning the pedal on a bike or should it feel a little tight or bumpy??

If anyone could help I'd appreciate it. Cheers

Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Aug 2010 · 25 Apr 2012, 8:19 pm

#898773

I bought one recently and it was smooth to turn. Haven't fitted it yet.
I have had somenegative feedback about these units. Supposedly they dont last long.
My car needs to go for inspection so longevity wasn't a priority.
Try backing off the adjuster a little. It may be overtightened.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2012, 8:26 pm

#898777

64blackbettle wrote:Hi, I just picked up a new TRW Steering box and was wondering....when you turn the shaft on the box that connects to the steering shaft should it be smooth like turning the pedal on a bike or should it feel a little tight or bumpy??

If anyone could help I'd appreciate it. Cheers

I presume You have an early beetle..[before 1968]
I think turning the steering wheel should be smooth..
but turning it by the shaft may be a bit difficult..
they should be adjusted with the wheels straight ahead
otherwise when You turn the steering wheel to either side the steering will get tight..
I would have thought a new steering box would be adjusted correctly..
do You have any play in the steering , when You move the wheel back and forth??
You shouldn't have any play... that is the main thing..

what was wrong with the old steering box??

LEE

Does the new box have grease or oil in it?? its not dry is it?

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2012, 8:28 pm

#898779

Hi

reading Your post again..
it will probably feel notchy or bumpy...

as that is how they were..

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

64blackbettle Commited Dubber

51 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 25 Apr 2012, 8:55 pm

#898790

Thanks or the feedback. I haven't fitted the new box to the beam yet as I'm slowly rebuilding the whole front end. I'm not sure if it has any grease or oil but I assume not cause it's brand new. The old box was completely stuffed. I had it checked out by a VW mechanic in Thomastown Melbourne who is also going to rebuild the brakes, tie rid ends etc so I'll get him to cheek it out.

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2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 28 Apr 2012, 10:43 pm

#899283

brand new it should be smooth. They get a bit notchy if it's a worn but adjusted box when the centre area is fairly worn.

Back it off a touch until it goes smooth but then see how much backlash you have. Too much backlash off the car will mean possible inches on the car before the steering wheel actually turns the wheels.

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