i have been searching the site and have found many posts about adjusting the play in the steering box by adjusting the mesh in the gears of the box with a screw on the box. the problem is i do not find any mention of any late model trucks all seem to be 80's - 90's. is there a way to adjust the steering box on an 03 super duty 6.0L diesel? if so anyone have any pics on where the adjustment is? best way to go about it?
thanks

 

What are you trying to adjust? Do you have too much free play?????

 

yeah too much gap i guess you would say checked all the connections (tie rod ends, pitman arm etc) and the play is in the box

 

Locknut and screw on the top of the box. Loosen the locknut and tighten the screw half turn at first maybe less try that.. You have to be carefull not to tighten too much or you will get excessive wear.


Dick

 

this is true for an 03 ?

i looked quickly today but didn't see the screw what's the best way to get to it?

 

Sure! They all be the same as far as I know. Should be on top???


Dick

 

The first is the only one I found for an 03.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...box+adjustment I guess they must have changed in 03. I adjusted mine using this thread as a guideline.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...box+adjustment
I doubt this is much help. Good luck!

 

Do you have to jack up front end to do this adjustment?