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Old 03-11-2017, 12:56 PM   #3
51 MERC-CT
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Default Re: Steering box adjustment

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Originally Posted by Lenny51 View Post
My steering wheel on my 51 has a lot of play in it I turned the top adjustment in . There is a plate underneath that you can turn looking
from the bottom of the car do I turn it clockwise or counter clockwise
& how much do I turn it .
I am getting a new idler arm kit from Chris , the king pins are tight &
the rest of the linkage feels tight . The wheel bearings have a little
play but I cant go to the next cotter pin hole
Thank you for any help on this
The top screw is what adjusts the sector play. This is done with the steering wheel centered and is screwed in to tighten. The bottom is most likely the same as the top (screw in to tighten).
Just a hint, after adjusting the sector shaft play, if you feel a resistance while turning the steering wheel either right or left of center, this could indicate a worn worm gear
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