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Dec 3, 2004 | 01:12 PM

Callcomm

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Steering Slop

I have a 2000 F-250 4X4 and have changed ball joints tie rod ends, Ilder arm and still have steering slop. Steering gear box is all that left. Who makes a good replacement box and power steering pump it's whinning. Thanks, Mike

Dec 3, 2004 | 05:50 PM

ALdieselfan

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Had the same issue with my 2000. Decided to adjust the box before replacing all the tie rods. It is like driving a new truck now. Will wait to replace tie rods. I am going to replace my pump. It has been whining and is getting louder.

Try adjusting your gear box before replacing.

Dec 8, 2004 | 11:22 AM

Callcomm

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Thank You. I will try that this weekend

Dec 8, 2004 | 11:43 AM

firemen122

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I just adjusted my 97 193,000 miles only needed a little adjustment, man what a diffrence.....

Dec 8, 2004 | 03:45 PM

ChadT1980

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how

how do u adjust it on a 2003 psd 4x4

Dec 8, 2004 | 08:11 PM

wingit1x

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Quote:

Originally Posted by firemen122

I just adjusted my 97 193,000 miles only needed a little adjustment, man what a diffrence.....

How is this done? What type of characteristics do you obtain or correct?

Thanks!

Dec 10, 2004 | 12:08 PM

firemen122

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check your tie rod ends for excessive play first,also check your steering shaft for play. If they are decent and you still have a lot of play in your steering wheel while driving, look on top of steering box you will see a nut with a screw in the middle of it. Losen nut and while holding nut still tighten screw half to 3/4 turn. snug nut check play. If you tighten to much steering box will bind, just back off screw a hair. when play is gone tighten nut good, may take you a few times adjusting to get just right....