1989 Mercury 150 HP Steering Problem

[CGB]

When attempting to turn my engine left under power the steering wheel slips and makes a clicking noise. When at idle or not under load the steering works fine. The steering is not hard to turn or stiff. Is there a way to fix this slippage in the control box where the cables come into the steering box under the dash?

Thanks,

CGB

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1989 Mercury 150 HP Steering Problem

Do you have rack and pinon steering, or something else? Some R&P steering systems have adjustments for meshing the R&P, but most do not.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1989 Mercury 150 HP Steering Problem

Check for loose bolts where the cable attaches to the steering box.

 

[CGB]

Re: 1989 Mercury 150 HP Steering Problem

Do you have rack and pinon steering, or something else? Some R&P steering systems have adjustments for meshing the R&P, but most do not.

I tightened the bolts on the back of the steering box behind the steering wheel and problem is fixed! Thanks for your reply.

Chris

 

[CGB]

Re: 1989 Mercury 150 HP Steering Problem

Check for loose bolts where the cable attaches to the steering box.

I tightened the bolts and its fixed! Yahoo! Thanks for the suggestion!

Chris