Re: Steering box
The large hole in the shims is usually small & interferes with the bearing movement and correct adjustment, correct if necessary. Measure the un-assembled gap of the spring washer with a feeler gauge. During final adjustment you want the spring washer to compress about 1/2 way. Assemble and remove shims until all the end play is just removed. You do have to tighten the assembly bolts, use a torque wrench for repeatability. When all the end play is just removed then remove additional shims that total 1/2 of the spring washer gap. Reassemble and leave leave one of the 0.010" shim on the top. Re-assemble torque and check for smooth operation.
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