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Farmall 100 Steering Repair

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Lewis

01-10-2008 18:45:49




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My 100 had an excessive amount of slack in steering gear box. All tie rod ends are tight. I removed the axle and the bearing at top of steering shaft was completely worn out. The gear was tight on the shaft and also the steering arm. I replaced the bearing and the steering is much tighter but I still have more slack than I think I should have; 12:00 TO 3:00. Any suggestions.
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Haas

01-12-2008 06:53:19




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 Re: Farmall 100 Steering Repair in reply to Lewis, 01-10-2008 18:45:49  
Do you have any end play in the steering wheel shaft?? Any end play will result in loose steering. You state the bearing at the end behind the hex plug on the steering grear is good. However, are you sure the plug is in tight. The hex nut on the end of the shaft that holds the bearing in place must tightly clamp the inner race of the bearing against the shoulder on the shaft. The big hex plug must clamp the outer race tightly against the steering box. I found it necessary on occasion to install a machine washer behind the plug to get it to clamp the outer race. If you put a washer there, make sure it does not contact anything but the outer race.

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Hugh MacKay

01-11-2008 04:42:57




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 Re: Farmall 100 Steering Repair in reply to Lewis, 01-10-2008 18:45:49  
Lewis: While I agree with gene, I also wouldn't touch the steering wheel shaft if there is no end movement of shaft on the bearings.

You didn't mention the woodruff key that keys the half gear to the vertical shaft within the gear box. Even the slightest movement of that gear in relation to the vertical shaft can give a 180 degrees on the steering wheel.



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gene bender

01-11-2008 00:14:47




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 Re: Farmall 100 Steering Repair in reply to Lewis, 01-10-2008 18:45:49  
You should have replaced the bushings and seals also the bearing on the end of the steering shaft a little play of this bearing makes for lots of wheel play was the gear tight on the shaft as that key can also get play. Are the balls on the tierods round or a little egg-shaped. I use a small disc sander and with calipers get them round again.A little here and a little there and soon you can have a lot of play. I have done 5 of them in the last few yrs and they all vary what it takes to make them steer like new.

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Lewis R. Smith

01-11-2008 05:40:30




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 Re: Farmall 100 Steering Repair in reply to gene bender, 01-11-2008 00:14:47  
The gear and key that is on the vertical shaft inside the gear box is tight. The steering arm key and arm are tight. The steering is responsive while moving, but when the tires are not moving and it takes more effort to move the front wheels, that is when the slack is readily apparent. Obviously, something is not moving as it should when the steering wheel is turned. The bearing on the end of the steering shaft itself appeared to be in good condition.
My 100 has the automotive type tie rod ends and there is no slack in these ends.

Thanks for the responses.

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gene bender

01-11-2008 08:10:36




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 Re: Farmall 100 Steering Repair in reply to Lewis R. Smith, 01-11-2008 05:40:30  
When you turn the wheel check the steering shaft and see if there is any end play as it dont take verry much to give some play. The new bearing isnt expensive. If your large nut leaks a little gear oil a thread sealer should be used cause if the seals are good you wont have any leaks.



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