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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 1/20/2008


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Hi I have a 69 ambassador automatic with power steering .The car has 80,000 original miles but there is quite abit of play in steering. can the steering be tighten at the steering box or do I need to rebuild the front end?

Answer
Maybe both.
Inspect the front suspension for worn components.
You can get a little adjustment from the steering gear by adjusting the sector shaft nut on the top of the box. To tight can cause a problem while driving. If it's worn that bad, it might need replacement.

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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