Should you adjust or replace your steering box

[@jeffhall768]

Perfect! Just got an 06 cummins and knew i needed to adjust the gear box. Now i know exactly how to do it. Thanks!

[@johnduncan7039]

Finally someone is just short and sweet

[@norm2760]

Thanks for the tip, so many options for adjustment and no word of wear. 👍

[@callofthewild121]

I’ve done everything to the ‘86 k10 I’ve been driving for 17 years except adjusting the steering box. Even though I have about 3” of slop in the wheel, I’ve been apprehensive because I don’t want it to lock up while driving. Thank you for showing us the whys and wherefores. Doing that now.

[@jonathansandiford4137]

3" is alot. Were you able to get it to a reasonable amount of play after adjusting?

[@mattb2534]

Perfect. Thank you! FYI, 3/16" hex, 16mm wrench.

[@chrishamilton2519]

All I can say is wow!!! What a difference that made. 2005 3500 ram with 550k. No idea how old the box is but had to tighten at least two full turns then backed it off 3/4 turn and it’s perfect. Took me longer to get the tools out than to adjust it.

[@DANI3L7292]

Thanks for showing how to do the adjustment and what is actually happening when you make the adjustment

[@billcrane2444]

Thanks for showing the internals and explaining the taper. Now it makes perfect sense. I'm also going to put Permatex Ultra Black gasket sealer on the input shaft splines where the steering shaft attaches to take up any possible play from wear. I've done this on the transfer case output shaft splines and it keeps the drive line smooth. FYI, A guy should let it dry 24 hours before driving. Thanks again for the video.

[@mitchellcrane9809]

that will not really do anything as when you tighten the fitting down it will clamp to the shaft.

[@MrPaulsdad]

Best video about this I've seen thanks

[@drayb5566]

Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us!

[@bbodine]

You 'da man!!! Simple. Logical. NOT SCARY!!! Thx for the tip...

[@mitchellcrane9809]

Pretty much the way I do it . I would only add a simple thing , make sure the wheels are pointed forward when you snug it down due to the over center spot.

[@phtpl8nz673]

Another great tip. Cheers

[@xcombatmike7955]

Best video I’ve seen yet

[@clydeusa6596]

Best video on this matter. Thanks

[@ldynasty.5024]

Great video. Thank you.

[@ericrayblankenship5018]

Thanks for info saved me a lot of money !! Thanks again

[@wdstickle]

Excellent video for sure. Right to the point.

[@TripletDadLife]

I think I need to replace mine. I have tightened it to get rid of the slack, but in doing that it is causing memory steer. If I loosen it back up the slack comes back and memory steer goes away. Only have 140k miles on my 03 too. =(

[@farmerdude3578]

Excellent. Thanks

[@guitarplayerlp7018]

as you say gears wear and if it werent meant to be adjusted the adjustment screw & locknut wouldnt be there! when i did mine i have the front end off the ground so i could use the wheels to turn the steering back n forth to feel any binding. mine took about 1/8th of a turn to correct the wandering feel (fzj80 landcruiser)

[@pavlo5877]

Thank you very much.

[@Dave-ll6ei]

Good explanation. 👍

[@MarkStevens-r1p]

Thank you that really, helped me

[@georgeparker555]

Is it possible to have in and out play? I have a Jeep wrangler Jk and I can grab my steering wheel and has minimal in and out play not sure if it’s this or maybe the column

[@travisbarnes9613]

Thanks for the vid

[@OthellPruett]

Great video.

[@manuelkorivu3966]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!😀😀👍👍

[@danallen3510]

How do I get information

[@chriss4365]

I have a 97 F150 How do I know if its bad? I have had 6 alignments and the truck still pulls to the left and when you let go of the steering wheel it turns right does that mean its bad? There is also play in my steering wheel. Not sure if i can adjust mine. Other than that are no leaks or anything that wobbles or is loose.

[@DavidB-rx3km]

Not brakes grabbing? Are the pads and guides in the caliper free and not sticky, it's worth checking.

[@chriss4365]

@@DavidB-rx3km the brakes are fine

[@alexshatner3907]

The problem is that I am exhausted all means to loosen the nut to adjust the play, even used commercial air tools, crow bars for leverage and still will not loosen the nut any ideas?

[@paulshamblin6260]

Torch

[@bobk3569]

Carefully cut the nut so that it can be split. Seals can be sensitive to heat, but could be replaced after torching.

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Im guessing if you can bottom out the adjustment and you still have the play, its time for a new one

[@AlexT-md9df]

Mine is like that, that’s why I’m here 😅 adjustment is maxed and steering wheel going nuts

[@thelonewrangler1008]

@AlexT-md9df Try going the other way with the adjuster, some boxes, the adjustment is the opposite direction of all the rest. The box in my Jeep is from Mercedes, they only used it for a few years, and it's the opposite of the boxes that were in Jeeps for decades

[@MrsBuddevil]

Is there a way to fix leaks?

[@HNiCDuke]

Replace the seals

[@deadmessenger3484]

XLNT!

[@KyleAlmo-ie1tv]

Would this keep ur car from accelerating?

[@Mototelly]

❤had a real hard time understanding this man due to the extremely poor sound❤

[@paulshamblin6260]

I find this after I bought a $200 part and took the old one off. Labor on this is a bitch. Its heavy AF and putting the Pittman arm on with the box on the truck sux. Gotta index the new box and arm .it just sux.

[@bigdaddylegs8442]

1993 S10 BLAZER TAHOE LT 4X4. 72,OOO miles. I'm being told by Midas that they no longer adjust the box and will only replace them. I don't see any harm in adjusting them until you have used it all up.

[@mitchellcrane9809]

Just adjust it. They say that to make more money plus the guys in the shop probably do not even know how to adjust them as most are to young to know or where former hamburger flippers. At that mileage you have, that box is in better shape then the rebuilt box you would replace it with (no new boxes available). Almost every box I have replaced or worked on after someone else has replaced needs to be adjusted. The guys rebuilding them never seem to get it right. I will warn you one thing. I have a 96 s10 jimmy . You will find many parts for your vehicle are no longer available either factory or aftermarket. I have a customer with 2 of basically the same vehicle and have told him several times it is time to go. Your vehicle is low mileage but when things start to go that are not directly drive train/brakes/steering related it may be hard or impossible to find and the parts you find may be only low quality.