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No repair, only rebuild or replace
EDIT: i noticed this answer and it's more than likely too late for the original poster, but that is incorrect and figured i'd chime in for future reference.
The steering boxes can be adjusted, just depends on what needs to be adjusted. if there is play in the steering (steering wheel has alot of play in it before the wheels turn) despite having a good condition front end, than you can adjust the worm gear preload.
There is a shaft with a lock nut located on the top of the steering box, closest to the radiator support. the shaft should have allow you to put a flat blade screw driver or Allen key into it to hold it in place. while you do that loosen the lock nut, once loosened, tighten the shaft (clockwise) a quarter to half turn depending on how bad it is. Keep the shaft in place and retighten the lock nut. Test the steering for play again. If it improves, you can usually get away with another 1/4-1/2 turn.
Don't tighten it too much as it will cause the gears to bind.
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