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Offline lmbrjack

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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2011, 11:04:46 am »
What is the proper procedure for adjusting the reman box, as this is the 4th box I have replaced.  The problem is exactly as you described.
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Offline Big Katz

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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2011, 09:39:58 am »
If your slop is in the gearbox, have you tried andjusting the backlash in the steering box gears? It is the allen bolt with the lock nut on it. If I remember right you loosen the jam nut and turn the allen clock wise. I wouldn't turn it more than an 1/8th of a turn at a time. Then go for a test drive and see if you are satisfied with the amount of play in the box. Don't get crazy with it. It will ruin the box in a hurry if you have it too tight.
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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2011, 01:24:18 pm »
Have you verified where the slop is coming from?  I wouldn't think the steering box is causing this.  The adjusting nut is for gear preload.
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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2011, 06:39:25 pm »
I would look at the drag link.
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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2011, 07:41:36 pm »
If you are positive you have the right rag joint coupler on the box (there are different sizes) and that the play is in the box adjust the high point on the gear box. Point the wheels straight ahead, witness mark the adjuster, loosen the jam nut hold the lash adjuster from moving. Rock the steering shaft back and forth while observing the movement of the sector shaft or pitman arm. Incrementally rotate the adjuster lash clockwise until minimal lash is achieved. Tighten the jam nut while holding the lash adjuster from moving and try it out. Do not overdo it.
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Offline lmbrjack

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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2011, 07:44:19 pm »
I learned on the internet from another site, that reman steering boxes are not the way to go.  Go to PSC and order a new one.  Took care of the problem.  I am very satisified.  Thanks for all of your help. 
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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2011, 09:29:02 pm »
You might also have a problem in the back end. If the rear wheels aren't tracking straight, or are shifting around, you can get some interesting steering issues.
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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #22 on: January 23, 2011, 11:47:12 pm »
My 94 is doing the same thing today I noticed the pitman arm is bad it rocks side to side
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Re: wandering steering 86 Chev K-20
« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2011, 12:53:54 pm »
lot of the reman boxes are notorious for this.when rebuilding the old box you are suppose to center the sector shaft and adjust preload with a inch pound torque wrench .they put a quick adjust on the preload and ship them out call them good.then they have slop when you put them on.
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