Steer Idler box reassembly help
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:12 am
I got a rebuilt idler box with new vertical shaft and bushings, etc assembled. The idler arm and external seal was not assembled. I am about to assemble and install on the vehicle, but here is my question:
Since the vertical shaft threads in from the top, how much length of shaft should be sticking out the bottom of the box so that when the arm is installed and the seal is on, there is the proper pre-load on the seal during full left-to-right rotation in use?
Thanks
Since the vertical shaft threads in from the top, how much length of shaft should be sticking out the bottom of the box so that when the arm is installed and the seal is on, there is the proper pre-load on the seal during full left-to-right rotation in use?
Thanks