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Swapped Steering Box Changes Alignment? 140-160

posted by  Antique Swedish Steel on  Sat Apr 21 21:16 CST 2018
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Hi All,

I finally swapped a Steering box from a 74 wagon into my 71 142E. Fortunately this box was a lot better than my original steering box. It felt almost new, I now have super sensitive steering (relative to the slop I had before).

I noticed a new slight pull to the left. Also above 30 MPH I started to hear what sounded like wind whistling from the front. The sound was independent of rpms, or drive train engagement, The noise started at 30 mph and did not stop until the car slowed to 5 mph.

My carrier bearing was not hot. The front spindle grease caps were not hot. But I did not drive very far. Maybe I did not damage the spindle.

I was thinking that the new steering box changed the alignment enough so that under increased stress, a set of loose bearings started to chatter. Perhaps the non Volvo mechanic did not seat the bearings with the castle nut torqued to 50 ft/lbs before backing off, I had a brake jobs done 4.000 miles prior with new bearings installed then. I have a new set of bearings and seal ordered. Am I on the right track ? Thanks for any input or discussion.
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Antique Swedish Steel 71 142E color V#102






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