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Yes do an adjustment as per "shop/service manual".

But also make sure your tie rod ends, drag link, are all in good shape, without play.

In fact the entire front end, king pins and tie rod ends, need to be slop free.

The steering box if not too worn can be adjusted,  and make sure it's full of lube, if it leaks use some very thin grease such as John Deere corn head grease, its got the viscosity of mustard..

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9 hours ago, 55 Fargo Spitfire said:

Yes do an adjustment as per "shop/service manual".

But also make sure your tie rod ends, drag link, are all in good shape, without play.

In fact the entire front end, king pins and tie rod ends, need to be slop free.

The steering box if not too worn can be adjusted,  and make sure it's full of lube, if it leaks use some very thin grease such as John Deere corn head grease, its got the viscosity of mustard..

Where can I get the lube its low..and what brand or kind or weight

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Gear lube, if the box doesn't leak?

If you have a John Deere dealer nearby go and buy, "Corn Head Grease"

http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Special-Purpose-Corn-Head-Gun-Grease-AN102562.html

or this product,

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/steering-box-lube

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Also make sure that the mounting bolts are the box are tight, and that your shackle bushings are not worn out.  It depends on where the wear in the box is.  If it hasn't been run dry, and a previous owner hasn't cranked down on the adjusting screw to the point of causing binding, you may be able to adjust the bearing end play, and then the sector shaft play.  Mike

 

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On 5/28/2017 at 8:55 PM, MBFowler said:

Also make sure that the mounting bolts are the box are tight, and that your shackle bushings are not worn out.  It depends on where the wear in the box is.  If it hasn't been run dry, and a previous owner hasn't cranked down on the adjusting screw to the point of causing binding, you may be able to adjust the bearing end play, and then the sector shaft play.  Mike

 

Thanks

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