I dialed CW -- as I understand it, CCW tightens the steering up, correct? FWIW, the adjuster pin was seized in the lock nut pretty well, and initially it would not turn independent of the lock nut. I adjust it several turns CW and there is still little/no play in the wheel. Very strange.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)