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1998 Sport 4x4 steering box

Old Jul 12, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Is there a way to maybe adjust some slack out of the recirculating ball type steering box on a 98 4x4. Truck seems to have a little too much free play, will "wander" over the road.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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My 96 shop manual says it's possible, but needs to be done on a bench.

Sloppy steering could also be tie rod ends and/or ball joints that are worn out.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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it could also be in the steering shaft at the universal. if that's the case rock auto has it in stock.
 
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