Chevy 2500hd steering box adjustment

[@6541adam]

Just a heads up, there is also a spanner nut on the steering shaft side under the seal that needs backlash adjustment while adjusting the nut you mention in this video.

[@josiahroise192]

Super helpful thank you!!

[@jj4577..]

I tightened mine atleast 1/2 turn clockwise and still sloppy. Guy I bought it from said was changed year ago with new front end parts and pitman arm

[@thingstoremember4489]

Did you need to jack the truck up? I cant seem to get the wrench and allen key on mine. There isnt enough room above the gearbox.

[@Garcias_garage724]

No i didn't need to jack it up at all. I could only get a shorter combination wrench and Allen wrench.

[@alejandroperez119]

Do i have to take it to the shop to get a alignment after doing this?

[@Garcias_garage724]

No it doesn't mess with anything alignment wise it's just some slack out of the steering box to the wheel.

[@boraxguy8302]

You adjust it every year? I think its time for a new power steering case

[@Garcias_garage724]

It's on the list. It still drives perfectly fine I just like to keep it snug without any steering slop.

[@Garcias_garage724]

Id rather over maintain my truck than overlook something and have it break at a bad time

[@BuffaloBasquo]

That is the incorrect adjustment to be made for the symptoms you are describing. The proper adjustment point is on the input shaft, requires a spanner wrench or long needle nose pliers. Look up the proper steps for adjusting play in a Saginaw steering box and follow those, you won't be prematurely wearing the pitman shaft and having to adjust it yearly.

[@Garcias_garage724]

@@BuffaloBasquo this adjustment isn't incorrect it's just another way to do it, I check play every 1/4 turn at the steering wheel so I'm not pulling the steering shaft out. I do it yearly to keep everything nice and snug with the driving I do and how old the steering box is. Yes I need a new one but a kryptonite front end is coming first since. This keeps my 280,000 mile Duramax driving almost like new so I'm gonna keep on doing it 👍

[@blessedhellride2615]

wrong.

[@Garcias_garage724]

What exactly is wrong lol this is a basic adjustment.

[@Garcias_garage724]

What's wrong is the young girl crossdressing playlist you have on your channel 🤣