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Originally Posted by Richard Wooldridge
Ron in SC is correct - you must turn the allen screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE to tighten the steering on that particular steering gear. The allen screw pulls the shaft upwards to eliminate the free play. I imagine you made the free play worse if you "tightened" the allen screw.
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FYI.......
The allen screw actually pushes down against the pitman arm shaft that is being pushed up by a spring. Mesh engagement is beneath the worm, not on top like most steering boxes.
This is why you loosen the allen screw to reduce steering free play.
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