Author Topic: How to adjust the Power Steering Box WormGear?  (Read 2016 times)

Offline getslideways

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How to adjust the Power Steering Box WormGear?
« on: September 03, 2010 - 02:55:24 PM »
I have seen a few threads about this, but most are referencing pictures for which the links no longer work.

I was just wondering what the easiest and proper way to adjust the steering gear is?  I am just wrapping up a header install so i have the rod popped of the steering arm anyway, so i figured before i put anything back together maybe i should check and adjust the box.

thanks!




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Re: How to adjust the Power Steering Box WormGear?
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2010 - 07:26:12 PM »
you can usually remove some play from the nut by loosening the lock nut on the top of the box & tightening the hex or slotted bolt , make sure the box is centered [wheels straight] when you do this

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Re: How to adjust the Power Steering Box WormGear?
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010 - 09:05:38 PM »
thanks! is there any 'rule of thumb' for knowing know how much to tighten it?

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Re: How to adjust the Power Steering Box WormGear?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2010 - 03:13:12 AM »
You will feel it snug up , I would back off from snug ,it should steer freely over center

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