Still have excessive play in a recently Rebuilt gearbox. All linkage and King pins are new in the last few years. I believe I centered the shaft correctly,but on the highway there is just too much play. I wonder if only seals were replaced and that's it. I would have thought it would be tight at first and then loosen up but it was loose from the get go. Is there a good way to adjust out some play ? Thanks in advance.
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Installed Rebuilt Steering Box and Still Have Play
gary h- Number of posts : 497
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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looking thru the grill there is a 1/2 "or 9/16 nut with a threded screw in the center , let me know if you need direction.
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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this should point you in the right direction
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gary h- Number of posts : 497
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Thanks Dix, After I raise the front end and center the steering wheel .Does the Pitman arm or Drag Link have to be Disconnected from Box ?
gary h- Number of posts : 497
Location : tn.
Registration date : 2012-10-19
I made the adjustment a few times and it's Better. Still has Too much play for a fresh rebuild. Maybe a steering stabilizer is in order ?
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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maybe a alignment shop could point in the right direction,
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