How do I adjust my XJ steering box?
Insert a 3/16″ Allen into the top of the threaded rod (this is how you set preload on the steering box) and hold it still. Then while holding the Allen wrench, loosen the jam nut with a 5/8″ wrench about 1 turn. Now in 1/4 turn increments, turn the Allen wrench clockwise and then lock down the jam nut.
What should I adjust my steering gear box for?
Two adjustments should be checked and set to specifications if necessary. The first adjustment is the input shaft/worm gear thrust bearing preload. The term input shaft and worm shaft indicate the same part, just different names.
When do I need to adjust the ball gear box?
Recirculating ball gear boxes are found on parallelogram steering linkage systems. They require adjustment when steering becomes sloppy or loose. Always check other items like the steering shaft u-joints and couplings, loose mounting bolts, or steering linkage before making any steering gear adjustments.
How does the steering gear move in a car?
Although the gear box normally only moves a little bit, it will take up the movement difference in the steering wheel and the pitman arm. When the wheel is turned back and forth, note how far the wheel moves before the pitman arm moves. This is what will be mostly removed. Loosen the lock nut on the steering gear box four turns.
What happens when you adjust the steering wheel?
The freeplay in the box can be seen when comparing the movement of the rag joint to the movement of the pitman arm. The adjusting stud will only move a few degrees at a time when the steering wheel changes direction. Tighten the adjusting stud a few degrees.
Two adjustments should be checked and set to specifications if necessary. The first adjustment is the input shaft/worm gear thrust bearing preload. The term input shaft and worm shaft indicate the same part, just different names.
Recirculating ball gear boxes are found on parallelogram steering linkage systems. They require adjustment when steering becomes sloppy or loose. Always check other items like the steering shaft u-joints and couplings, loose mounting bolts, or steering linkage before making any steering gear adjustments.
Although the gear box normally only moves a little bit, it will take up the movement difference in the steering wheel and the pitman arm. When the wheel is turned back and forth, note how far the wheel moves before the pitman arm moves. This is what will be mostly removed. Loosen the lock nut on the steering gear box four turns.
The freeplay in the box can be seen when comparing the movement of the rag joint to the movement of the pitman arm. The adjusting stud will only move a few degrees at a time when the steering wheel changes direction. Tighten the adjusting stud a few degrees.