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Topic: Steering gear box adjustment
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-16-2002 06:03 PM
   
Ok maybe someone can walk me through how to adjust my gear box.I have read about it once before but cant remember how to do it.I dont want to mess it up.SCOOP ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-17-2002 12:04 AM
Loosen the lock nut. Snug the adjusting screw until it stops. Then back it off 1/4 turn. Check the play in the wheel. Re-tighten the lock nut.  ------------------
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 415
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-17-2002 12:36 AM
If you still have play in the steering after you adjusted it remember to back it off again or it might crush the gears.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-17-2002 03:10 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Loosen the lock nut. Snug the adjusting screw until it stops. Then back it off 1/4 turn. Check the play in the wheel. Re-tighten the lock nut.
HEY how come you make it sound so easy.You've done once before haven't you.  Thanks
Ron ------------------
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