2002 1500 Nomad the steering is too light

**OmahaShadow** · 11-08-2012, 11:06 PM

The steering feels too light. Quick to move left and right with little pressure. No noises or anything. What needs to be done to stiffen up the steering so that it takes more pressure to turn left/right?

cactusjack · 11-08-2012, 11:13 PM

Adjust your steering head bearings.

**OmahaShadow** · 11-08-2012, 11:57 PM

Is adjusting the steering head bearings a major maintenance requiring lots of dis-assembly? Any special tools needed?

**OmahaShadow** · 11-09-2012, 01:07 AM

CJ, Thanks for the lead. I found the "search" function and ran that and learned alot. Next time I'll search first.

Peg · 11-09-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OmahaShadow

CJ, Thanks for the lead. I found the "search" function and ran that and learned alot. Next time I'll search first.

Or just check with Gadget maybe?

**OmahaShadow** · 11-09-2012, 08:12 AM

Peg, I did that this morning. Gadget describes the process in detail. MacMac suggested I bookmark that page when I first asked about the maintenance issues with the 2002 Nomad. As a new member and owner I haven't developed that groove and process, but I'm learning! Thanks for pointing again to the solution.

redjay · 11-09-2012, 04:44 PM

The longest part of tightening the steering head bearings is taking all the stuff off that you need to so that you can get to the adjuster. Dont just tighten it. Lower the front end and grease the lower, and upper bearings.

**OmahaShadow** · 11-09-2012, 09:48 PM

Redjay, Thank you. Will do. I'm looking forward to seeing what a difference this will make.

Kybenz · 11-10-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

The longest part of tightening the steering head bearings is taking all the stuff off that you need to so that you can get to the adjuster. Dont just tighten it. Lower the front end and grease the lower, and upper bearings.

Best move I ever made. There was very little grease on the bearings from the factory.

**OmahaShadow** · 11-10-2012, 12:50 PM

Well, I hope the bearings do have grease, but will take advantage since we are in this far to grease the bearings. Thanks.

roadhawg · 11-10-2012, 08:04 PM

Is it possible to add some grease fittings to make lubing these bearings easier in the future?

redjay · 11-10-2012, 08:48 PM

http://www.gadgetjq.com/harpo_steeringlube.htm

**Rasta** · 11-10-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roadhawg

Is it possible to add some grease fittings to make lubing these bearings easier in the future?

I put a grease fitting on mine so hopefully I dont have to worry about not having grease in there......it helps that I grease it too using the zerk!!

Murphy · 11-11-2012, 11:58 PM

Did any of you guys make that socket tool gadget shows?
I bought the parts and was going to try it

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11-08-2012, 11:57 PM	#3
OmahaShadow Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 118	Is adjusting the steering head bearings a major maintenance requiring lots of dis-assembly? Any special tools needed?
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11-09-2012, 01:07 AM	#4
OmahaShadow Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 118	CJ, Thanks for the lead. I found the "search" function and ran that and learned alot. Next time I'll search first.
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11-09-2012, 08:12 AM	#6
OmahaShadow Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 118	Peg, I did that this morning. Gadget describes the process in detail. MacMac suggested I bookmark that page when I first asked about the maintenance issues with the 2002 Nomad. As a new member and owner I haven't developed that groove and process, but I'm learning! Thanks for pointing again to the solution.
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11-09-2012, 04:44 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	The longest part of tightening the steering head bearings is taking all the stuff off that you need to so that you can get to the adjuster. Dont just tighten it. Lower the front end and grease the lower, and upper bearings.
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11-09-2012, 09:48 PM	#8
OmahaShadow Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 118	Redjay, Thank you. Will do. I'm looking forward to seeing what a difference this will make.
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11-10-2012, 12:50 PM	#10
OmahaShadow Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 118	Well, I hope the bearings do have grease, but will take advantage since we are in this far to grease the bearings. Thanks.
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11-10-2012, 08:48 PM	#12
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	http://www.gadgetjq.com/harpo_steeringlube.htm
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