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raycow · 12-13-2010, 03:47 PM

If you are going to play with the adjuster on the steering gearbox, it MUST be done with the box at the exact center of travel. That's where the "high" spot is on the gear. If you do it with the box turned to either side you can damage the gear when you turn it back to center. Trust me on this.

Ray

12-13-2010, 03:47 PM	#9
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Play in the wheel; loose steering on '71 Sierra If you are going to play with the adjuster on the steering gearbox, it MUST be done with the box at the exact center of travel. That's where the "high" spot is on the gear. If you do it with the box turned to either side you can damage the gear when you turn it back to center. Trust me on this. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians. Last edited by raycow; 12-13-2010 at 04:06 PM.