How do I tighten up my steering on 84?

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Nov 23, 2002 | 02:22 PM

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Just wondering if anybody has any experience in tightening up the steering slop on an 84 GS RX-7? I have heard that it is a pain in the a**. Are there any sights around that show you this with pictures? I have a lot of slop in my steering and want to tighten it up, thanks.

Nov 23, 2002 | 04:24 PM

turbovr6

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it's all here

http://www.mazspeed.com/steeringgear.htm

Nov 23, 2002 | 04:25 PM

Stripgear

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Before you mess with your steering box, check the idler arm bushings.

Nov 24, 2002 | 01:44 AM

isamu

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From: Marysville WA.

Yea, I replaced the Idler arm bushings on my 82 a couple of months ago and they were shot to hell. You can redo the bushings in the steering linkage with polyurethane or just new ones, that will help a bit.