Mk2 Steering Box

[Major_Tom]

..greetings all.

My steering box has more play than a primary school playground at playtime. I am totally unfamilar with steering boxes, never seen one before ever! I heard there is an adjustment screw on it somewhere, can somebody point me in the direction of where? Also if it's worn out, where's a good place that reconditions them?

It's a 1983 model if that makes any difference.

Cheers!

[dumper]

If you look on the side of the box opposite the droparm side looking from the engine side there’s a probably 19 mil nut with a flathead screwdriver slot in it undo the nut and screw it in clockwise just don’t over do it and end up with a tight spot when turning the wheel.

[Major_Tom]

Thanks, top man! I think I know have the nut you mean, I noticed it was loose when I pulled over to see why there was play, but not knowing anything about steering boxes I just screwed it up and limped home. Will have a look and see tomorrow and take some pictures too!

[Major_Tom]

Thanks for the advice, tightened it up and it seems to be loads better, barely any play at all now. Got a few other bits to sort, then it should be moving again and I'll see if there's any tightness that you warned me about.

[dumper]

If you feel it been tight just back it off in small amounts it’s best doing it with the wheels off the ground on axle stands I always greased the kingpins at the same time.