Steering Wheel Play
11-21-2014, 12:16 PM
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You need to figure at which end the play is coming from. Meaning a process of elimination of components.
Helm itself
steering cable(s)
the steering actuator itself - this can be common if water was in the steering reservoir for periods of time.
gimbal ring hinge pins area - loose or fracture
Gimbal ring pinch bolts loose
the gimbal ring worn thru the swivel shaft area - pinch bolts being loose causes this a lot - a very common issue
steering arm pinch bolt loose that connects to swivel shaft side
steering arm area worn thru swivel shaft
swivel shaft problem or the nut on top of the swivel shaft is loose (backed off) in which is a very common problem.
Helm itself
steering cable(s)
the steering actuator itself - this can be common if water was in the steering reservoir for periods of time.
gimbal ring hinge pins area - loose or fracture
Gimbal ring pinch bolts loose
the gimbal ring worn thru the swivel shaft area - pinch bolts being loose causes this a lot - a very common issue
steering arm pinch bolt loose that connects to swivel shaft side
steering arm area worn thru swivel shaft
swivel shaft problem or the nut on top of the swivel shaft is loose (backed off) in which is a very common problem.
11-22-2014, 12:01 PM
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Dealer replaced the cable and helm assembly. While there the inner and outer gimbal and yoke housing was replaced. It was in really bad shape. Lots of rust along with water intrusion into the bilge. Turned into a very costly repair. Next year hopefully we will replace the other gimbal and yoke housing.
