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Jan 29, 2009 | 09:37 PM

itsjustagreat1

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Loose steering

I forgot in my earlier post that I also have a play in the steering when driving down the road. It isn't terrible, but it is enough that you have to pay attn to. A few of my Ford buddies told me to tighten the worm gear or the other adjuster on the gear box. Are the correct? How do I go about adjusting the worm gear? I don't want to replace the steering box right now. Thanks again.

Jan 29, 2009 | 09:48 PM

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You need to have someone turning the steering wheel back and forth across the center and get under and look at the steering and suspension parts, including the steering shaft and connections, for play.
Is it lifted or stock height?

Jason

Jan 29, 2009 | 10:07 PM

itsjustagreat1

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It is still stock height. The steering arms are new and ends.

Jan 30, 2009 | 04:05 AM

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There are like 4 different places on the steering shaft itself where play can develop (rag joint, slip joint, U-joint, and the tilt assembly), make sure all of these are good before you mess with the gear mesh load in the box as it's a great way to kill the gear box and in some instances yourself.

Jan 30, 2009 | 01:37 PM

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You also want to check the TTB arm mounting points, the spring shackles and spring bushings, axle u bolts. How are the ball joints?

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Jan 30, 2009 | 07:38 PM

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I would take it to one of those shops and get the free quote on the repair a friend of mine gets his wife to take his in and then she says she has to let hubbie decide