How to take the slack out of a Camaro steering box?

[WZ JUNK]

I usually have the alignment guy do this for me but I had to take this one to another shop and they did not do it.  I know there is a trick to it but I have forgot.  Can someone tell me the correct way to adjust the steering box?   TIA

John

[enjenjo]

On top of the box is a screw with a jam nut on it. Loosen the nut, and back the screw out until the slack is gone, and holding the screw, tighten the jam nut.

[unklian]

And you want the box centered in it's travel,
since the gears are designed to be tighter in the middle.

[enjenjo]

Ian, I was going to let him find that out the hard way.

[WZ JUNK]

I usually have the alignment guy do this for me but I had to take this one to another shop and they did not do it.  I know there is a trick to it but I have forgot.  Can someone tell me the correct way to adjust the steering box?   TIA

John

Thanks,

I thought that was all there was to it but I was not sure.  At this stage in life it is better to ask first.  Probably I would have tried to tighten the screw.  I think I will give it a shot before I drive in to work this morning.

John

[1FATGMC]

Probably I would have tried to tighten the screw.
John

If you would have asked me I would have told you that I tightened the screw when I have done it.  I think I had better go check :oops: .

I sent you a PM.

c ya, Sum

[Crosley.In.AZ]

HUH ?

[1FATGMC]

My Camaro book says the last step is to take the lash out by turning the screw (hex screw on mine) clockwise and then to tighten the lock nut.

c ya, Sum

[enjenjo]

I just checked, and thats what mine says too. I could swear I did just the opposite a couple weeks ago.

[1FATGMC]

I just checked, and thats what mine says too. I could swear I did just the opposite a couple weeks ago.

After you posted the other day I went out (figuring you are never wrong   ) and adjusted mine by going "counter"-clockwise.  It seemed to take the slack out just fine and went for a ride and everything seemed fine.

Then talking to John last night we go to wondering about it, so I pulled my manual out and checked and it said "clockwise".  Well about then it was about dark and I have to take the truck to Gallup and back today (400 miles), so I rushed outside and adjusted it back the way the book said.

So I wonder if you can go either way???

I'll be leaving for Gallup in a few minutes and if you don't hear from me ever again consider rechecking your steering .

c ya, Sum

P.S.  Tony, everything clear as mud now :?

[WZ JUNK]

I just checked, and thats what mine says too. I could swear I did just the opposite a couple weeks ago.

After you posted the other day I went out (figuring you are never wrong   ) and adjusted mine by going "counter"-clockwise.  It seemed to take the slack out just fine and went for a ride and everything seemed fine.

Then talking to John last night we go to wondering about it, so I pulled my manual out and checked and it said "clockwise".  Well about then it was about dark and I have to take the truck to Gallup and back today (400 miles), so I rushed outside and adjusted it back the way the book said.

So I wonder if you can go either way???

I'll be leaving for Gallup in a few minutes and if you don't hear from me ever again consider rechecking your steering .

c ya, Sum

P.S.  Tony, everything clear as mud now :?

I am not going to mess with mine until you get back.  You are the test dummy this time.

John

[1FATGMC]

I'll be leaving for Gallup in a few minutes and if you don't hear from me ever again consider rechecking your steering .

c ya, Sum

I am not going to mess with mine until you get back.  You are the test dummy this time.

John

I'm back, the steering was fine , we bought way too much for the store :cry:,  got 20 mpg going down at 75-85 and 18.6 coming back.  Took the truck up to 100 once and asked Julie if she knew how fast she was going :?:   She didn't, and didn't seem to care when I told her .

c ya, Sum