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hemi43 · 10-11-2020, 11:22 AM

Turn the steering wheel to the extreme right, then count how many turns it takes to turn to the extreme left. Divide that number in 2 and so you can find out where the center line of the steering box is. Your wheels should now be pointing perfectly straight. If they are out slightly, then you can adjust the tie rod ends to line up the wheels. If it's out by a lot, then you will have to move your pitman arm one tooth. I can't see this as being the problem, because if I recall the pitman arm can only be mounted in one location.
As far as lots of play, you may be able to adjust the backlash on the worm gear by tightening up the adjusting bolt then back it off 1/4 turn. If you still have play, get another steering box. FWIW, don't buy a quick ratio box. Once you get the play taken care of, use a tape measure and aim for 1/8"-3/16" toe-in. Toe adjustment is all you can play with without getting into tapered shims and/or camber bushings.

10-11-2020, 11:22 AM	#2
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,500	Re: adjust steering Turn the steering wheel to the extreme right, then count how many turns it takes to turn to the extreme left. Divide that number in 2 and so you can find out where the center line of the steering box is. Your wheels should now be pointing perfectly straight. If they are out slightly, then you can adjust the tie rod ends to line up the wheels. If it's out by a lot, then you will have to move your pitman arm one tooth. I can't see this as being the problem, because if I recall the pitman arm can only be mounted in one location. As far as lots of play, you may be able to adjust the backlash on the worm gear by tightening up the adjusting bolt then back it off 1/4 turn. If you still have play, get another steering box. FWIW, don't buy a quick ratio box. Once you get the play taken care of, use a tape measure and aim for 1/8"-3/16" toe-in. Toe adjustment is all you can play with without getting into tapered shims and/or camber bushings.