Steering Box Adjustment Problem

[mbboy]

The 6mm adjustment screw on the steering box in my 380sl is stripped. So when I loosened the 19mm locking nut by turning it CCW, the adjustment screw turned CCW with it. And when I try to tighten the locking nut, the adjustment screw turns back.

Since the adjustment took the play out of the steering, I was thinking of just leaving the lock nut loose, as I can't see how anything would cause the nut or screw to turn in either direction.

I was thus wondering if there was any reason not to do this.

Thanks in advance for the advice.