Steering box adjustment question
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Steering box adjustment question
Hey Guys,
1997 Cherokee with power steering (obviously). I adjusted the pitman shaft adjustment screw on my steering box by about 2 turns and with no noticeable improvement. I think I need to adjust the bearing preload. My question is: how far should I back out the adjustment screw before adjusting the preload? Also, would I need to adjust it again after setting the preload? Thanks!
1997 Cherokee with power steering (obviously). I adjusted the pitman shaft adjustment screw on my steering box by about 2 turns and with no noticeable improvement. I think I need to adjust the bearing preload. My question is: how far should I back out the adjustment screw before adjusting the preload? Also, would I need to adjust it again after setting the preload? Thanks!
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If you have to adjust the box the box is gone and needs to be replaced from my experience. You can get a re-man box for $150 or you can spend $300 for a Redhead box. I have a Cardone box in mine and it has no play and steers great!
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I used this video;
Are you saying that you adjusted the allen set-screw 2 full turns? That seems like a lot for me, I think I went about 1/4 of a turn and the box started binding up, so I backed off until there was no more whine from the gearbox, but less play then when I started (still more play then I wanted)
Finally just rebuilt the whole thing which really tightened things up, made it feel like a new car
Are you saying that you adjusted the allen set-screw 2 full turns? That seems like a lot for me, I think I went about 1/4 of a turn and the box started binding up, so I backed off until there was no more whine from the gearbox, but less play then when I started (still more play then I wanted)
Finally just rebuilt the whole thing which really tightened things up, made it feel like a new car
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Yeah, that is what I was thinking as well, probably shot beyond repair. Anyway, ordered a Cardone rebuilt on Amazon...FYI they are offering a $95 core rebate so the box only cost me $67! Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Cardone-27-75...70_&dpSrc=srch
https://www.amazon.com/Cardone-27-75...70_&dpSrc=srch
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Sounds like the gear box is shot like you said.
I don't want to be a buzz kill on your killer deal but Cardone remans are usually crap. I went through three off the shelf before I got one with no play & the third one lasted a year before the play was back (2in side to side) and a b**tch to steer on road. You get what you pay for $ I spent the coin on a PSC and no play going on 10yrs now. Just thought it was worth saying. But either way, I hope you get a good one. Good luck!
I don't want to be a buzz kill on your killer deal but Cardone remans are usually crap. I went through three off the shelf before I got one with no play & the third one lasted a year before the play was back (2in side to side) and a b**tch to steer on road. You get what you pay for $ I spent the coin on a PSC and no play going on 10yrs now. Just thought it was worth saying. But either way, I hope you get a good one. Good luck!
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I used this video;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtXQvVNg6vI
Are you saying that you adjusted the allen set-screw 2 full turns? That seems like a lot for me, I think I went about 1/4 of a turn and the box started binding up, so I backed off until there was no more whine from the gearbox, but less play then when I started (still more play then I wanted)
Finally just rebuilt the whole thing which really tightened things up, made it feel like a new car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtXQvVNg6vI
Are you saying that you adjusted the allen set-screw 2 full turns? That seems like a lot for me, I think I went about 1/4 of a turn and the box started binding up, so I backed off until there was no more whine from the gearbox, but less play then when I started (still more play then I wanted)
Finally just rebuilt the whole thing which really tightened things up, made it feel like a new car
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