Power Steering Gear Box: Play/Steering slop: How to adjust it.
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- Power Steering Gear Box Play/Steering slop: How to adjust it. This will hopefully fix your vehicle from wondering all over the Road!
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UPDATE: I wish I had done this adjustment earlier!
After driving it for two days....
The SUV steers like a new SUV Again!
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How's it handling now a days?
Great until the end...when I finally sold it. Drove it for 6mos after it was fixed. It has a new home these days.
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Yes you are correct about this adjustment. I recall reading in the service manual that it only takes a tiny amount of adjustment for Ford steering box. If you adjust it more than a 1/4 turn to 1/2 as you said it will put too much pressure on the internals, and you need a rebuild.
Yes!! You are right!
That adjustment is supposed to be made with the steering straight ahead. That is the center tension adjustment, If you adjust that for minimal play off of center, the gears will be too tight at the center position and cause wear.
I feel like this is very important if true. Can someone confirm?
Good thing I watched this video. My econoline van was making the same noise. So I went about to make adjustments and noticed the bolt from the linkage to the input shaft on the gear box was loose. So I tightened it up and fixed the issue with no adjustment. So I suggest inspecting that linkage.
Great catch!
Ive done this on several F250s. Turns a wore out truck into a new one
Point: you should be adjusting the screw with the steering wheel centered.
Not turned, the worm gear inside is machined thicker here, and as you may realize the wheel as you drive is always straight not turned.
This will help keep the vehicle straight on cantered roads.
Great Tip!!
With wheels off ground , turn screw in until a slight drag is felt going over center , kelp keep steering centered driving down road
Sounds fishy...
Hello, I was going to venture with this without knowing anything about adjusting the steering box. Your video is of great help. Thank you.
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This video was a great help, I followed your steps and everything worked out fine
Thanks for this info.. I just tightened up the steering on my 98 durango.. it has a 5.5" lift with 34" tires and man i tell you, this thing was weaving like a mofo.. not no moređđ
Nice!!
I replaced my steering box with a new one, and this adjustment screw was too loose. Thanks for the great video explaining how to safely fix loose steering after replacing the gear box.
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Shoot! I have been searching for something like this for several years. My 2000 Ford van has always been bad but has gotten slightly worse over the 12 years I've owned it. I hope I can get to that adjustment fairly easy. Thanks. I'll come back to let you know how it went. (I was told to never adjust that!)
Of course everything is harder in a van. I had to take out my power steering reservoir and my radiator overflow Reservoir and take off the upper radiator hose and I thought the radiator fan shroud but I didn't have to do anything with the Shroud after all. Then I was able to get down in there and see what I need to do and I turned it a quarter turn and I really didn't notice much difference so just now I went maybe a quarter more cuz mine's really bad, but I haven't had a chance to test drive it cuz I'm also working on other parts of it. Mine's the 2000 E150 Ford
So how is it now, a year later?
Thank you so much! I followed your instructions and can't wait to go for a test drive!
Did it work?
Thanks men I replace all my suspension thinking was that so now i know where is the problem
Im facing the same issue.changed all suspension including sway bars but my steering isn't straigt.i keep doing alignment all time.
Thank you so much for helping fix my truck I tried everything but that I can't wait to adjust it in the morning my friend
Nice!!
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You video was my 3rd to understand my problem. Thanks man for the good explanation. Greetings all the way from Silao Gt Mx.
Nice! Make sure you double check all you bolts and make sure there tight! Cheers!
There's no reason to keep track of the 16mm lock nut. As long as it's loose during the tightening and tight when done. In fact, it can end up in a different position to be tight. Because the threads on the allen bolt have been adjusted...
Thatâs pretty great advice right there
Thanks for the video. I recently did my front suspension with my friend. New upper ball joints ( replaced upper and lower and the driver side was shot ) control arm bushings, tie rods, pitman arms and older arm bracket. Needed an alignment so I bought new tires and went to the alignment shop and they said I had play and had to adjust the gearbox and tighten the idler arm to the bracket ( we didn't have large socket and we did it the best we could )
Good job!!~
@@FixingWithPassion is there a way on a 2003 Ford f150 is there a way to upgrade the steering radius.? Like be able to do a U-turn more easily.?
Thank you.
Word!!
I appreciate the heck out of this. Thanks man!
Back in the 80s we would just say "smash the gear" You have to be careful with fords cuz you could end up with "memory steer" GREAT VIDEO !
Nice!!
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That can happen with any vehicle, it's not just a Ford thing.
Donât forget to check for binding at the right and left extremes.
Nice video and good detail. Thanks
Nice!!
I cannot thank you enough for posting this video better yet my 93' F150 can't thank you enough lol what a absolute night and day difference for the ol straight 6er
How many miles on that 93? Could you hear the slop?
The one thing I wish this video wouldâve touched on is that after you adjust the steering so that itâs tighter, you should start the vehicle and turn the wheel from lock to lock (fully left, fully right) to see if it is binding anywhere. This would show if your gears are worn down unevenly. Iâm going to be doing this to my truck soon.
No binding. Truck is still going ...
Nathan Rohrbough thatâs great to hear, my truck only has 130,000 miles on it so I donât think the gears in mine are worn down too much
Great video
Just some constructive criticism. Too much talking and showing how it makes noise, Iâm sure most people understood the first time you did it that the gearbox was loose so not really needing the reiterate over and over. Most people want a quick explanation then move on to showing how itâs done. Appreciate the video and donât take the comment the wrong way just giving some advise on most people. If there is too much talking and not enough working most people click off the video and move on. Just an FYI. Again thanks for the video and donât take it the wrong way it wasnât meant that way.
Thanks. It was my 8th personally slipping out. I try sticking to the point. I may have to do this to my trailblazer.
@@FixingWithPassion It did take a bit to get to it. I didn't wanna miss anything cause I had the time to listen cause I'm at work, lol, and I'm not gonna do it for 3 days from now, when I'm off work
Great video, thank you for taking the time to post this for us all!
I needed that. Thank you very much.
Yes!!
Great video. It provided good info to adjust my steering wheel play.
Thank you.
I think I need to do this on my Trailblazer ''02" Thanks!~
can't wait to do this to the vic
Nice!
Thanks a lot, really detailed and enjoyable video. I shall use it on my Silverado.
Are Veski how did your adjustments go? Any tips for chevys?
I love the one lil tip that was a very good one
fixing cars and trucks for 30 years , learned some first two minutes of video. tie a rope to shake the steering. wow im gonna do both side if needed. patent this thing? thank you Bob Loomis CA
Very helpful. Thanks!
Nice!
Thank you sir wondering what that noise was and the slop in the wheel u have helped me find my probem
Like the string idea. Excellent.
Cool!
Thanks a million! Quick question. Shouldn't we expect the nut to tighten down in a slightly different location than where it is first marked? Was under impression the nut rides stud thread.
Yes.
No. The nut should tighten to the same spot were it was no matter how far you move the screw.
@@DonziGT230 thatâs not necessarily true
@@officialWWM Yes, it is. No matter how far you move the screw, the locking nut will achieve the same torque in the same position. Technically it can change by a tiny amount, but it would be nearly impossible to measure the difference.
Make sure the steering gearbox cover bolts haven't worked loose before tightening the afjustment.
Word!!
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Nice!!
Thanks! Very detailed and clear picture.
Why would you mark the lock nut? Itâs going to end up in a different place đ
Just a heads up you can do this on the ground without removing all that bs, just did mine took about 5 min
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Yep, that worked.
This was good...I've got an old ranger with this issue. Easy peasy ! thanks bro.
I think my TrailBlazer also might have this issue.
Scottish Clansman did you get it down similar to this? I have an 85 bronco ii with this and I want to try it out but need advice since Iâm not the most experienced home mechanic just yet.
Thanks for the video, great help.
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Good job,thanks to share some of your knowledge with us.
Thanks for taking the time to explain this process , very helpful.
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Be cautious doing this, it puts more tension on the gears at full lock then dead center, so what feels good on center can bind when it's turned near full lock. Some guys adjust it with the wheel at full lock.
OK.
It's the opposite. On center is the tightest spot, that's where you want to adjust it. If you adjust it off-center it could bind at center.
Thanks for those instructions, is this the truck that you changed the tranny?
How did that go?
Thank you and have a nice day Sr.
Very , Very , helpful , Thanx Bto
about to see if this works on my 92 f150 tomorrow thanks!
Cool!
Nathan Rohrbough it worked great thanks again!!
Thank so much for your great details video
NICE!~
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Espically now days....
Good very Good
If gear box is old but no loose steering is it OK ?and can u have a wheel alignment with a 11yr old gearbox?
Adjusted it a half turn much better maybe one more eighth and it will have no play . thanks man
Cool!
Great video, helped a lot, thank you.
Great!!
Excellent video thank you
Thank you for this video really helps considering I have the same vehicle
Sweet!
I need to do that, ford van but I think my radiator need to move or taken out.look about 3â away.
Whstd you need is a new box. The screw on the top adjusts gear lash from the factory, the seats and bushing /brerings are done... these adjustments are not for tightening worn out gears....bad gears can break and cause a loss of steering...
Ok cool!!
dont be scared
thank you sir
Thank you
Thanks so much for this video
My brother must doing that,he got greedy and went to far ,now he has to get a new gearbox,cause even with the truck on,He steering is so hard to turn he can't even get it out of his driveway,He told me he backed it back off,But told him it's to late that set bolt is only for pushing,not for pulling.
O no!
+TVWXMAN32 oh yes,What an idiot, now his loading it up on a trailer to bring it to my house,it's not drivable,Some guys just don't follow directions,and throw instructions out the window.
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very helpfull video thx
Nathan Rohrbough Hi, great video! I have 2004 Ford E350 cargo Quigley 4x4 and I have steering play wobble. Will this fixs that problem! Thank you for your time!
Hi Nathan. Just found out my 03 f150 is leaking power steering at the gearbox output shaft where it connects to the pitman arm. I noticed the same slop you had in the steering about 8 months ago now its leaking bad! Just wondering if not adjusting the gear like you did causes the seals to where from vibration? Thanks again great video!
Thanks for the video, I have the same problem on 2006 f 350 super duty 6.0 PS , should be the same steps right
I had a bleeding issue in my 1998 Lincoln Navigator, from working under the car I mistook this adjuster for a bleed nipple (stupid I know) anyway after fixing the bleeding issue the steering sticks when turning left, for example I can turn the wheel a quarter turn left and it will not center itâs self after letting go of the wheel. But when turning right it centers itâs self when letting go. Have I ruined the gearbox or can it be adjusted to work properly again?
How long did this adjustment last for? Did it mess up your gear box, after some time?
Nope....stayed perfect!
Thanks
It should.
Can I adjust the gearbox on an 06 F250 6.0 diesel 4x4? A little play in steering wheel, someone said the box is leaking.
Whats that fluid that dripped out? Do we need to top it off somewhere?
Power steering fluid. Just check it make sure it not low.
Mine is tight when it's not running. But when it's running and the power steering is working there's like three inches of play before the wheels engage. What's that about?
Its saying get me off the road before I kill someone.
Jason Simone
maybe your wheels are not aligned
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thank you!
Sector shaft adjustment
I have an 81 datsun 280zx eith steering wheel play and I'm a one man band. Any advice?
mine feels like its sticking while driving straight and it wonders from side to side all new parts on front with alignment
My jeep wanders to the left/right/center. At times the steering wheel is "soft" to turn and sometimes its "hard' to turn, for a lack of better words. Not to much play, BUT it has that clinck , clunk, or pop like yours was doing. All new inner, outer tie rod ends, new drag link, track bar, shocks, control arms, all, plus new ball joints, and all of that good stuff. It needs a new pitman arm shaft seal due to a leak, but dont think the bad seals would cause wandering.. In your opinion, does it need a new box or just an adjustment. Mine will clunk like yours when you turn the wheel back n forth.. PLEASE HELP. lol thank you
I know you can do this on a C10 but I put a new pitman/idler arm. Inner/outtrt tie rods. Alignment and even a new gear box. Should I adjust the gear box? Or am i missing something
Is it the same for a ford ranger gear box?
Allen socket = 'wrench'. And, Jam Nut.
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I tried this on my 2003 Nissan Xterra and man that little fucker is tight. I was almost tempted to use a breaker bar but I didnât wanna risk causing damage. Unfortunately Iâm just gonna end up buying a new one. Any tips?
O no!~~
that the same problem I got on my 2002 f150 ,Ford put cheap junk steering gear box in all the trucks and SUVs!
Word!~
How do you know itâs a ford pulling in your driveway? The power steering whine!
Iâve heard the whine in new mustangs even!!!
Not only fords... My suburban is so bad, it is impossible to tow a trailer without trailer sway.
What part of WV are you from
Where are you from? Great video this helped me alot !!! Thank you so much very detailed
What a chore just to adjust a bolt.
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dollar store :)
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Let's Make Fools Of Ourselves ok thanks
If my gear box is new do you think this would help? I have an 01 ram cummins.
Only when tight.
That's actually not the adjustment for play!! That's the over-center adjustment. For centering the wheel it keeps a small amount of tension at center. You tighten it too much and it will bind it the center position. Hopefully this doesn't get anybody killed. The play adjustment on that model Ford gear is internal. GM is the huge not by the input shaft. NEVER ON TOP!!!
How is it at going back to center ? steering whell kinda get stuck?
Nope. It round and will come back to point 0.
Nathan Rohrbough yes you should have included advice to test drive after adjustment & ensure the wheel self returns during cornering!
If you over tighten that adjustment the steering wheel can stay in the turn when you let go & not self return to centre, during cornering causing you to have to manually turn both into then out of the corner. Itâs a common rookie error when adjusting steering boxes for the first time. đ