Frax Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hi can you tell me if it is possible to tighten up the steering box a bit, my problem being I have about 10 deg of play in my steering wheel and I just wondered if its possible to reduce this. I see that there is a nut on top of the steering box with an allan key in the centre which I assume adjust the play but just want to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Yes. It doesn't take much adjustment to remove the play. Do it with both front wheels jacked up so you're able to feel any tight spots when going lock-to-lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks for that - a job for the morning then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangy35 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I would only adjust the steering box if all tie rod ends are perfect and the droparm ball joint, and checked if the pitman arm is secured propperly to the steering box, then I would check the uni joints on the steering shaft, between the box and steering wheel for play and security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 All poly bushed about 2 years ago and checked and still tight. Changed all the ball joints last year and they are still good, I did have a bit of play in the bush that connects to the axle on the front but this was fixed. Checked the steering uni joints and they are also tight. Did the adjustment on the box today - only turned in the allan key about 1/4 a turn and it looks like it has done the trick. Will see how it goes when I go for a run tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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