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TR2/3/3A Another Steering Box Question TR3

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I am re-gasketing the front steering box cover and as per Randall's suggesting I am reviewing the cover and the box real carefully. I have already found some nicks and bumps that needed to be smoothed out. My question though is that there is a total of 8 shims under the cover, is that a bit much, or not unusual? Is that not a bit unusual for it to come from the factory with that many shims in it? Just curious. All of the shims have some rust on them I can take care of that.
One other question, How do you check the end float on the steering column?

Thanks, Tinkerman
 
8 doesn't seem out of line to me.

But I would definitely suggest checking the clearance and adjusting the shim pack; don't just put it back like you found it. Especially if your old shims are rusty.
 
Ok, after rereading everything this morning after a reasonable nights sleep I get the feeling I should have worried about end float BEFORE hooking all the steering links up. Correct? Or can I still check it now? I know that I set the worm and peg to the correct central position, but cannot remember checking the end float. Durn I hate do-overs. But if it has to be done, I'd rather do it now before all the metal is on the front of the car.

Thanks for your help and suggestions!

Tinkerman
 
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