Down on the steering box itself right on top you will see a nut about 3/4" with what looks like a slotted screw head in the middle of it, just crack the nut loose and tighten down the screw until your steering free play diminishes. Then retighten the nut while holding the slotted screw part from turning as you retighten the nut.
the steering gear box is usually the culprit, and it is adjustable. first, make sure the front end is tight. check the ball joints, tie rod ends, pitman arm. if all is tight, adjust the gear box.
Steering boxes can be tricky to adjust. Takeit to a garage or dealer.
You should NEVER have to adjust a new gear box. You have other front end problems that are worn out.
If the gearbox is causing freeplay in the steering wheel, then the gearbox needs to be replaced.
Should be a removable panel under steering column. where adjusting screw is located Place gear shift in neutral to adjust
At the steering pump. There are 4 bolts to loosen, if I remember correctly. Then one at the bottom near the steering gear to adjust the tension.
This is for 1994. Maybe the same? http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498155
what is variable gear ratio steering steering system?
A 2003 Ford F-250 column gear shifter can be fixed by simply tightening it again. You can tighten it by turning the adjustment wheel on the lower right side of the steering column.
Yes, there is a steering gear that can be called a gear box.Yes, there is a steering gear that can be called a gear box.
It could be worn tie rod ends, if not then you need to check the steering box. The worm gear could be worn and you can adjust it with the nut on the steering box.
The problem is probably in the steering gear. Clogged passages in steering gear. Leaks in steering gear.