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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
As usual Diseasel has given us a lot of detail to consider. I have two things to mention about it.
I disagree that 1" is the best you can do on free play at the steering wheel. You can pretty much get it to zero without binding if you are careful on the adjustment in my experience. I have done this successfully with boxes with over 300K on them.
Also I believe the OP mentioned finding play in the coupler...to me that means play between the steering shaft and the connection at the steering gear, which would indicate a worn or possibly loose coupler.
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I don't believe the play is in the coupler, just at the coupling. I can move the coupling and shaft without anything happening within the box.
Grabbing a 19mm crowfoot this afternoon and trying the lock nut again.
Can anyone think of any causes for non-centering that wouldn't involve the steering box? I know lower ball joints are usually to blame but those were replaced with my LCAs. I don't mind spending the money on a rebuilt gear box, if that would solve the issue.