Prepare and Center the Steering
- Get front wheels perfectly straight.
- Remove drag link from Pitman arm (let it hang down if necessary).
- Center the steering wheel — absolute center. Turn lock to lock, count turns and mark with masking tape if needed, then turn back halfway — about 2 5/8 turns. Double check.
- Push Pitman arm front to rear — notice the slack.
- Locate adjusting screw — engine side of box, near engine.
Adjust Steering Box Slack
- Loosen adjusting screw jam nut (3/4 inch wrench) while holding adjusting screw in exact position with offset screwdriver.
- Turn adjusting screw 1/8 turn clockwise.
- Check Pitman arm again for slack.
- If no slack, go to step 13.
- If slack remains, turn adjusting screw another 1/16 turn clockwise.
- Check Pitman arm again for slack.
- Repeat steps 10 and 11 if needed.
Secure the Adjustment and Reconnect
- Put small dab of Permatex Form-A-Gasket #2 (non-hardening) behind jam nut.
- Tighten jam nut while holding adjusting screw in exact position with offset screwdriver.
- Align drag link to Pitman arm and reattach.
This page is a faithful transcription of the original scanned workshop handout. Formatting has been adapted for online reading; the procedure and measurements have been retained from the source.