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Old 10-12-2007, 07:38 PM   #1
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Steering Gearbox Question

How do i tighten up the slack in my steering wheel. I know theres a screw with a nut on the gearbox. How much is too much to tighten?
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:11 PM   #2
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Re: Steering Gearbox Question

Take it to a pro, if you misadjust this the steering box can lock up on you, normally while you are driving/turning
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:14 PM   #3
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Re: Steering Gearbox Question

I tightened mine by turning the screw(hex head) a 1/4 turn at a time.I then turned the wheel lock to lock and back to center,Another 1/4 turn and repeat.I put about 1 1/2 half turns on it.
As a word of warning,I have been advised that the steering box may lock up if it is tightened this way.I haven't ever had it happen to me and I have done this to about 3 trucks over the years.At best I think it should be a temporary fix to get you to the point in the budget where you can replace it.Don't take chances on steering or brakes.
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Old 10-13-2007, 12:37 AM   #4
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Re: Steering Gearbox Question

I have raised the front end utill both wheel are off the ground, The slowly tighen down the nut untill side to side play has been adjusted out, the tighten the lock nut down. I have a copy the the proper way to perform this task, but it requires an inch pound torque wrenc.
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