Re: Chriscase/ Steering box adjustment


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Posted by Keith in Washington on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 10:29:37 :

In Reply to: Chriscase/ Steering box adjustment posted by John/Florida on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 08:44:52 :

There should be no resistance. Adjust the box until there is no slop at the center point using the method you used above. Resistance means that you are too tight on the adjustment and it will cause wear quicker.

As to the remaining shimmy, you have only taken care of one possible source of the problem. Check the drag link ends for slop. Check the tie rod ends for slop. Check the wheel bearing adjustment. Check the spring pins for excessive wear. Check that the pitman is bolted tightly to the steering box and that there is no movement between it and the steering box.
Balance the tires. Check that everything is bolted down tight, such as the steering box, steering arm on the axle, tie rod ends and etc. All of the above can and will cause front end shimmy. When you have the truck on the ground have someone rock the steering wheel back and forth 2 to 3 inches while you are under the truck checking everyjoint and link in the steering system. There should be no movement anyplace. What I mean by movement is forinstance. THe pitman arm is moving slightly but the drag link is not or is moving less as there is movement/slop in the drag link end. Basically all movement of the steering wheel should transmit without lose through the entire system. IE when you move the steering wheel just a little you should see the passenger and drivers side tires move the same . THere should be no clunking sounds at all. Just work your way through the system and you will find the problem. Start at the steering box as you have so far and work your way down through the system.



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