Posted by Chriscase [107.201.17.9] on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 18:40:35 :
In Reply to: Front Axle End Play at Hub posted by Will (in IL) [69.136.10.43] on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 16:09:03 :
It helps keep the truck going straight. My guess is your box is set up off center, and a bit too tight.
Try backing off the adjusting screw one turn.
And to center it, you might be able to re-clock the pitman arm one tooth. PITA to pull it off though, need a special pitamn arm, puller.
If you get it off, set the wheels straight ahead, run the steering back and forth while counting turns, then come back half way to center. Stick pitman arm on right there. Careful about that doulbe spline, it may need to filed out of the pitman arm if somebody hasn't already.
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