How do you adjust the steering gear box on a 1994 Ford F150 Econoline van.
Steering boxes can be tricky to adjust. Takeit to a garage or dealer.
The steering box is not meant to be adjusted. This is dangerous as it can lock up unpredictably. If it is worn out get a replacement.
You should NEVER have to adjust a new gear box. You have other front end problems that are worn out.
You don't, because an XF Falcon doesn't have rack and pinion steering. It has a steering box.
The TCCM (Transfer Case Control Module) fuse on a 1999 Bravada is located in the engine compartment fuse box. The TCCM is located in the dash on the driver's side to the left of the steering wheel.
The 94 Thunderbird does not have a steering box, it has Rack and Pinion steering and most likely your tie rods are shot. The T-Bird has and extremely sharp turning radius and is known for being hard on steering components .
The adjustment is on top of the steering box. Loosen the locking nut then tighten the bolt lightly. Over tightening will cause the box to be too tight.
It could be worn tie rod ends, if not then you need to check the steering box. The worm gear could be worn and you can adjust it with the nut on the steering box.
If the gearbox is causing freeplay in the steering wheel, then the gearbox needs to be replaced.
Drivers side engine compartment towards bottom of vehicle. follow steering shaft towards headlights power steering pump and gearbox are down there together.
I just looked this up online and found a pretty good website. Although I havnt tried to do it yet on my own corvette I probably will within the hour http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ar_1962_corvette/article/0,,DIY_13704_2278440,00.HTML this is the URL as well as some of the directions from the sitethe next step in this restoration is to adjust the Corvette's steering using the steering-box located underneath the hood. An earlier test-drive revealed that the steering wheel exhibited some play during driving. Since the other steering components have been checked and found to be in good shape, the play may be due to wear in the gears inside the steering box.The Corvette's steering box permits adjustment of these gears, which may well solve the steering problem. Adjustment of the steering requires two people, but the job can be done in just a few minutes.The steering box is unlocked using an open-end wrench and a screwdriver extended through a factory hole in the fiberglass body. To adjust the steering, unlock the nut with about a quarter-turn, then adjust the steering using a slotted screwdriver (figure H).As one person sits in the drivers seat and turns the steering wheel in slight increments, another person can adjust the steering (figure I) until the excess play is removed.Important: Avoid over-tightening the steering-box mechanism, as this may cause binding of the steering.
no the Camry has a Rack-and-pinion unit that is not servicable
the steering gear box is usually the culprit, and it is adjustable. first, make sure the front end is tight. check the ball joints, tie rod ends, pitman arm. if all is tight, adjust the gear box.
Front seating area, driver side, driver side of steering column, behind instrument cluster, mounted in convenience center.
behind glove box
in the fuse box
You can adjust the steering box some. Or possible ball joint problems. If the problem is lurches and surges in the steering (can feel like loose idler arm, loose ball joints, etc.), one common cause is a faulty steering position sensor. This $60 sensor at the base of the steering column (inside the vehicle) tells the variable assist power steering how fast you are turning the steering wheel.
u cant make sure wheel bearings and all other suspition is tight
under the steering column/dash on the right look for a (about 5" x 5") panel held on with a screw or bolt, this covers the fuse box, very hard to see without flashlight (for me at least lol)
Below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal . Remove the CD stowage box to access the fuses ( according to the Owner Guide )
On the top of the steering box is a bolt with a slot in the top. Loosen the locking nut, then tighten the bolt snug using a screwdriver. Back the nut off 1/4 turn, then tighten the locking nut. You may have to make small adjustments to get the box operating at its maximum smoothness.
The complete steering box comes out the bottom, without steering wheel attached.
When removing steering box the steering wheel has to be removed steering shaft is not remove able it will have to slide down when steering box is removed ie then remove pit man arm and bolts from the frame
The flasher relay is located on top of the fuse box under the steering wheel. You will have to unscrew fuse box and disconnect it to access the top of the box. The relay is the oversized fuse and has 5 prongs. Hope this helps, I just did this today myself.