syntax

Can anyone tell me if the power steering preload is adjustable on my 93 ls400? I'd like to try and take some one the "freeplay" out of the steering. The inner and outter tie-rod ends, as well as the column u-joints are all tight.
Thanks!

PureDrifter

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if all those pieces you mentioned dont have play then you more likely have worn front suspension components (ie-bushings/ball joints).

the LS shouldnt have play in the steering >~1/2inch (i believe, might be less)

syntax

The play is somewhere in the rack itself, ive checked and double checked all the bushings and ball joints. they arent super stiff, little play in the bushings, but none are torn and the bj's are tight.

derek49

hi had a simlar problem with mine but when i put it on the ramp and got someone to rock the steering side to side the steering rack was moving in the mounting bushes about 2 inch each way i got new bushes fitted them really easy job the old ones were really worn and had gone soft super tight steering now only cost 40 pounds from lexus dealer money well spent

syntax

I tried the same thing already, the rack is tight in the bushings. When they were rocking the steering wheel i could feel a little play inside the rack.

derek49

maybe play in the rack ends pull the boots back so you can see the joint when you rock it you can get rack ends