ps box adjustment

[koontreeguy]

so this guy I know is a "master mechanic" and I am not so I gave him my bronco to replace the brake lines and pinion seals front and rear. while he was working on it I asked if he could take a look at my steering- the classic wondering . I've read on here the rag joint is sometimes the culprit, so I asked him if he could check that out and in my ignorance asked if the box was out of adjustment or what ever. well I got the bronco back and the steering is horrible, its super tight like hard to turn tight and still has slop. I looked up what it could b and read about the worm gear preload nut and how it's not supposed to be touched, and he said he spun it 17x!! I just want to know if there is a way to spin it back to where it's supposed to be. I'd rather have sloppy steering then have it just jam up on me or something

 

[Bully Bob]

Smart move on your part...!!!

That's very dangerous & he has set himself up for a law suit..!!!!

(lets hope nothing happens) [-o<

There's a lot of "master mech." out there that don't know "J.S."

That could cause your box to self destruct..!!

Loosen the lock-nut & back the slot ***** out maybe 15 turns...then see if you have steering B/4 you get out in traffic.

At the end of the day....you'll prob. have to re-build/replace the box.

I'm guessing this guy didn't like you...!!! :glare:

Maybe take pics or a video so as to have some proof..!!

 

[koontreeguy]

*** /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> haha I thought we were friends (me and him) we'll see what spinning it back a little will do I guess. if nothing I guess I'll have to bite the bullet thanks guy

 

[Seabronc]

I'd take it to a real shop that deals in front ends. It could be any number of things or a combination of things. Besides the box it could be tie rod ends, ball joints, tires, etc.

Good luck,

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