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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande
Ive got lots of play in the steering, which I thought might be worn pittman/idler arms. A guy told me it's just an adjustment in the steering box. Is he right? If so, what do I have to adjust? I've never done it before. Thanks
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Disclamer: If you were to do the following while the steering wheel is straight then the steering can and probably will bind when turning due to the wear on the gears, got it? then read on.
If you want to check the steering box then pop the hood and look down at the top of it and you'll see an allen type set screw with a loc nut ( don't recall the sizes) Now due to the wear which is normal on a steering gear turn the steerring wheel all the way to one side then loosen the loc nut and see if you can turn that allen screw down a little to lightly contact the steering gear inside, then lock the loc nut, when the loc nut is tight the allen should bairly make any contact at all. Now turn it to the other side and make sure it does not feel like it has gotten sticky when at a full turn to ether side. thats all there is to it and it only takes a few minutes and cost nothing. I agree tho that more gains will be had by checking and or replacing other steering components