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Old 04-01-2006, 02:19 PM   #1
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how do i adjust the sensitivity of the power steering in an 89 EA? the guy that had it before me towed caravans and he tweaked it so it it REALLY sensitive!
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Old 04-01-2006, 03:00 PM   #2
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The only way you can change it is by getting the power steering pump and steering rack re-valved. Have you driven another EA before? They have pretty light steering.

Adding castor to the front wheels will give the steering wheel more weight and feel.
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Old 04-01-2006, 03:12 PM   #3
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The only way you can change it is by getting the power steering pump and steering rack re-valved. Have you driven another EA before? They have pretty light steering.

Adding castor to the front wheels will give the steering wheel more weight and feel.
is it a big job? ie: will it cost much to do?
ive never driven an EA before so i dont really know much!
what do you mean 'adding castor to to front wheels'?
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