Steering Gear Box Adjustment worked!
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Steering Gear Box Adjustment worked!
Just wanted to thank the forum for its contribution to my education concerning my "new" 85 F250 and to report that the sloppy steering condition that I inherited was significantly improved by a modest 1/8 -1/4 tightening of the adjustment acrew in the steering gear box.
I did the adjustment in small increments as recommended, and as mentioned above, very little adjustment was required to accomplish a meaningful improvement in reducing the annoying free-play in the steering wheel.
Moderation in all Things!
I did the adjustment in small increments as recommended, and as mentioned above, very little adjustment was required to accomplish a meaningful improvement in reducing the annoying free-play in the steering wheel.
Moderation in all Things!
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From: Bay Area CA
I searched the forums for threads relating to gear box and loose steering and was educated about the numerous conditions that can contribute to the condition; rag joint, worn gear box, tie rods, ball joints, etc.
I checked the amount of "slop" in the gear box by moving the steering wheel from side to side to determine that the box had a lot of looseness in it. (I understand that some is required, so you have to adjuct carefully and in moeration.)
I checked the amount of "slop" in the gear box by moving the steering wheel from side to side to determine that the box had a lot of looseness in it. (I understand that some is required, so you have to adjuct carefully and in moeration.)
