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02 v10 4x4 replaced ball joints both sides tie rods stabilizer tires/brakes/rotors steering to me seems a little sloppy. has 175000 miles i was thinking about the steering box but not sure. any ideers thanks
.... i was thinking about the steering box but not sure....
With the search feature not working now, you can't find the fix. But there is a steering box fix out there. Somebody familiar with this fix will chime in shortly and answer your question I'm sure.
02 v10 4x4 replaced ball joints both sides tie rods stabilizer tires/brakes/rotors steering to me seems a little sloppy. has 175000 miles i was thinking about the steering box but not sure. any ideers thanks
I adjusted my steering box at 40,000 miles and it made a huge difference. Here is what I did. Since you have a 4X4 the steering box should be the same as mine. On top of the steering box there is a 5/8 nut locking an allen head bolt. Since there is not enough room to go underneath and adjust the box, I took a 3/8 drive 5/8 deep socket, a universal, a long extension and ratchet and came in from the top. Loosen the 5/8 nut. It will be TIGHT. Put the allen wrench in the bolt and turn CW looking at the top of the box about 1/2 to 3/4 turn. Tighten 5/8 nut and drive it. You should notice a difference. If it still feels sloppy, then repeat the described procedure except adjust in 1/4 turn increments until you are happy. After each adjustment be sure to turn the wheel full left and right to be sure the steering gear does not bind.
Initially I adjusted mine too tight even though I had no binding. When I drove it I fought it all the time. I was constantly moving the steering wheel and that is a PITA. I adjusted the allen bolt CCW until I was happy. All steering boxes need a little slop or you will fight it as I did.