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Thread: Steering Box Adjustment Question
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01-15-2005 #1
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Steering Box Adjustment Question
OK,
My steering box has a firm turning feel to it. I know many of you may like this kind of steering but I for one like to be able to turn the steering wheel with my finger with ease. Someone told me there is a way to adjust the steering box for a firmer or softer feel. Is this true? I have power steering on a 69 camaro. I heard it can be done on the top of the box via a set allen screw. Which way to a turn it? and how much is too much or too little? Thanks in advance for answering this.
Mark
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01-16-2005 #2
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Dont adjust there...
Toofun,
The screw on the top of the steering box is to adjust the "on-center" feel of the steering. If you loosen that screw you get more play in the steering wheel before the tires actually turn. This also feels like a dead spot when traveling in a straight line.
If you tighten it too much the car feels like it needs constant adjustment at the sttering wheel to keep it going in a straight line.
That screw has nothing to do with the steering effort. I am sorry but I think the only way to adjust the "firmness" of the box is to have it revalved.
Shane
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