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1991 Ford Bronco Loose Steering

Tiny
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Steering problem
1991 Ford Bronco V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I have play in steering about 1/4 turn. I have replaced the steering gearbox with 2 different rebuilt ones, checked for worn out ball joints, tightened wheel bearings, had the vehicle aligned and replaced all 4 tires. The steering is still loose and sometimes its hard to "catch up" with the vehicle. The vehicle does not track funny or seem to be affected by grooves in the road ect. Do you have any ideas what to try next?

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
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Ok how is the power steering pump does it squeel at all? Have you checked the steering coupler and the ujoint on the steering column? Do this first and let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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The u-joint is tight, the power steering pump growls slightly during operation, and the steering coupler feels just slightly loose. None of which to me seem to be as severe as the problem as a whole. Would the operation of the power steering pump create a loose feeling to the steering?
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 AT 11:56 AM
Tiny
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Ok a loose steering coupler will feel like a lot at the wheel as the wheel is larger it makes it seem looser. If it loose at all I would replace it and then see how much that solves. But the pump if it isn't putting out enough pressure will not keep the box tight enough either.
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 AT 10:00 PM

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