tawilliams
Cadet
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- Aug 12, 2012
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I am noticing some slight vibration in the steering wheel when turning right on my Searay 176. Back in April I did some preventative maintenance and replaced the bellows. At that time I checked the gimbal bearing and it was nice and smooth so I did not replace it. I also checked the alignment and the first try showed some smooth spots in the grease at the end of the tool, I used a rubber mallet and the tool to adjust it and best I could tell with the tool it was aligned after that.
We bought this boat at the end of the season last year and I don't remember this vibration when turning right but maybe it was there, I don't really remember.
I will also say that I don't hear anything I just feel it in the steering wheel a little and don't really feel anything going left.
Should I pull the drive and check the alignment again? Do I need to drain the drive oil again to do that?
I have not really looked at the steering system but will check the fluid level today to make sure that's not it.
Thanks for any advice in advance.
We bought this boat at the end of the season last year and I don't remember this vibration when turning right but maybe it was there, I don't really remember.
I will also say that I don't hear anything I just feel it in the steering wheel a little and don't really feel anything going left.
Should I pull the drive and check the alignment again? Do I need to drain the drive oil again to do that?
I have not really looked at the steering system but will check the fluid level today to make sure that's not it.
Thanks for any advice in advance.
