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Old 09-29-2017, 09:49 AM
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Bad Centerlink?

I replaced all the steering components about two years ago. Lately, the steering has felt abnormally loose.

With the car parked and running I had someone move the steering wheel back and forth while I watched the joints. I could see the pitman arm move about a 1/4” before the center link would move. Is this normal?
Old 09-29-2017, 01:55 PM
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Re: Bad Centerlink?

Yes that is "normal": for a failed center link. It's Abby Someone for a functional one however.
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Re: Bad Centerlink?

Raise your hand if you got that reference!
Old 09-29-2017, 05:10 PM
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*keep hands lowered*
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Re: Bad Centerlink?

Good idea to check the idler arm as well. If you can move it 1/8" out more at the center link end with about 25lbs force replace it....
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Re: Bad Centerlink?

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