April, I just got the bad news on my steering gear, I can't make a full right turn and the guy at the shop told me they're not adjustable or repairable, they just rebuild them. I'm looking now cause at PADDOCK they are $300! And to make matters worse he told me that it would take him all day which means $500 to install.
I found one on ebay and I'm going to do the work myself.. after the driving season is over.
I'd say it doesn't look good for your friend.