Front end alignment

[SteveR]

12 hours ago, Los_Control said:

I like to think of the members here in this forum as a family.

No offence taken and I understand and appreciate your intent and honesty. ?

Yes my gearbox is full of oil and does not leak

[SteveR]

12 hours ago, Los_Control said:

I would almost want to back off the adjusting nut 1/16" put it where it was & not tight.

 

If the box is full of oil, not leaking, is that tight .... maybe the issue is elsewhere?

Yes my gearbox is full of oil and does not leak.

This 1/16" turn was done with the side of my screwdriver in the slot, not straight on, so I could not torque it down. My estimate of 1/16 is an approximation. It didn't seem like it moved much if at all. with wheels off the ground there is no binding when turning the wheels or the steering wheel. When driving and making a turn the wheel will return to center when I let go.

 

What I am wondering is the play side to side of the steering wheel is this due to end play in the steering column? I did try to pull and push on the SW to see if there was any endplay but did not feel any.

[Plymouthy Adams]

basically the up and down play of the tube and gear is seen when the weight is off the wheels and you turn the suspension by the tires.  You will see this rise and fall in the steering wheel and is part of your overall 'slop' if you wish to refer to it as that as the tube must be against the upper or lower stops.  (Shim as needed) You can feel this play up and down with the steering wheel AFTER the cross shaft is removed.  This is covered in the repair manual but the earlier books do not have as much detail.   You wish to address the play in the tube and worm by shimming properly as this is the only way to remove this play.  Excessive play will be attributed to advance wear and adjustment is not always effective in removing it all but will address some slop.   Sometimes the tube and worm will require renewing.