I have 1.5” play in the steering wheel of my 2006 Rubicon. There is about 3/4” of rotation at the steering box input shaft with no movement of the pitman.
I replaced the steering gearbox with “new” Lares. No change. It was as bad as the original. So I warrantied it for a second “new” Lares. Same result.
I brought it to a shop thinking maybe I am missing something and they recommended a new gearbox.
So I will probably attempt to warranty for another one. I doubt I can just get my money back at this point.
Am I expecting too much? I hate the play in the steering wheel. My 1999 TJ was solid. Has anyone else had this issue?
Has anyone found a Mercedes gear box replacement that does not have excessive play?
I replaced the steering gearbox with “new” Lares. No change. It was as bad as the original. So I warrantied it for a second “new” Lares. Same result.
I brought it to a shop thinking maybe I am missing something and they recommended a new gearbox.
So I will probably attempt to warranty for another one. I doubt I can just get my money back at this point.
Am I expecting too much? I hate the play in the steering wheel. My 1999 TJ was solid. Has anyone else had this issue?
Has anyone found a Mercedes gear box replacement that does not have excessive play?
