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72armyswbtruck · 04-19-2007, 10:12 PM

I have some play in the steering wheel, not much but some, how do I adjust this with the gear box, any pics? Thanks

**special-K** · 04-19-2007, 10:28 PM

There`s a stud with a nut on top to adjust it.Just turn a little at a time and drive it.Tightening too much can cause a bind and premature wear.Check condition of the rag joint,too.

72armyswbtruck · 04-19-2007, 10:31 PM

so it's that easy?

*rage'nrat638* · 04-19-2007, 10:33 PM

special-k's got it..

he's talking a 1/4 turn at max each time..clockwise (in)

to much and your wheel won't want to return to center after truning a corner if it does right now.

72armyswbtruck · 04-19-2007, 11:22 PM

OK So that sounds easy enough.

*72lb4x4* · 04-19-2007, 11:34 PM

First check the rag joint. Its the funny looking fabric reinforced flexible coupling closest to the steering box.

If its frayed, etc. you need a new one. Even if it looks ok, its probably not.

Parts stores have rebuild kits (from China, yea!) for about $10.

04-19-2007, 10:12 PM	#1
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04-19-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Power Steering Gear Box There`s a stud with a nut on top to adjust it.Just turn a little at a time and drive it.Tightening too much can cause a bind and premature wear.Check condition of the rag joint,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-19-2007, 10:31 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Power Steering Gear Box so it's that easy? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Power Steering Gear Box special-k's got it.. he's talking a 1/4 turn at max each time..clockwise (in) to much and your wheel won't want to return to center after truning a corner if it does right now.

04-19-2007, 11:22 PM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Power Steering Gear Box OK So that sounds easy enough. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-19-2007, 11:34 PM	#6
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Power Steering Gear Box First check the rag joint. Its the funny looking fabric reinforced flexible coupling closest to the steering box. If its frayed, etc. you need a new one. Even if it looks ok, its probably not. Parts stores have rebuild kits (from China, yea!) for about $10.



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