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Old 11-27-2007, 06:43 AM   #1
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I seem to have a lot of play in the steering wheel of the HR, more than our previous RV did. I'm guessing that I can move the steering wheel 4 to 5 inches before anything happens. Is this fairly normal with Monaco?
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I seem to have a lot of play in the steering wheel of the HR, more than our previous RV did. I'm guessing that I can move the steering wheel 4 to 5 inches before anything happens. Is this fairly normal with Monaco?
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Old 11-27-2007, 08:55 AM   #3
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No play noted in mine.Sounds as if the steering box may need a tweak of adjustment.

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Old 11-27-2007, 10:10 AM   #4
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Our Time:
No play noted in mine.Sounds as if the steering box may need a tweak of adjustment.

Chuck </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Guess I'll add that to the list to have checked out. Good reason to drive to Grass Valley for a couple of days
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:42 AM   #5
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Old 11-27-2007, 03:18 PM   #6
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You have to see where the play is. U joints,Splines in shafts, Steering box. All work together. It may be a loose bolt on the shaft. 5 in is alot.
1/4 in. is about right.
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Old 11-28-2007, 01:44 AM   #7
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mbl Cndo:
I seem to have a lot of play in the steering wheel of the HR, more than our previous RV did. I'm guessing that I can move the steering wheel 4 to 5 inches before anything happens. Is this fairly normal with Monaco? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You have a problem. I know because our previous coach had a lot of play and that was one of the things I liked about the Roadmaster. No play and drives like a car.

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Old 11-28-2007, 08:44 AM   #8
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I won't say it... I won't say it... I won't say it. Arrrggghhhh... I can't stand it! I have to say it..."THERE'S NEVER TOO MUCH PLAY!!!!" (..there, I had to do it).

Oh wait, you meant in the steering gear-assembly. Oops.

I agree, it should be tight.
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Since I have a similar problem but not as bad, does anyone know how to tighten the steering box? I haven't looked at it yet since I hesitate to crawl into the spiders where it is parked. I have adjusted a 53 Ford pickup (circulating ball type of steering box). Is it similar?
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