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steering box adjusting
« on: 02 January 2009, 22:17:15 »

hi all has anybody ever adjusted the play out of a omega v6 steering box?i have been told this is possible but can find no info on how to do it.thanks
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Re: steering box adjusting
« Reply #1 on: 02 January 2009, 22:24:59 »

as far as i recall you slacken the locknut but keep the through bolt in the same position, then adjust bolt a 1/4 turn [clockwise]at a time [i think thats right] testing each time with engine running, if you go too far it will go very heavy with little or no power assistance,its a long time since ive done one so if ive got it slightly wrong im sure somebody will correct me! ;)
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Re: steering box adjusting
« Reply #2 on: 02 January 2009, 22:25:21 »

somebody did try and knackered it up completly !  :o
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Re: steering box adjusting
« Reply #3 on: 02 January 2009, 22:26:20 »

just to add, check all your balljoints/rod ends first to make sure they aint giving you the play ;)
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Re: steering box adjusting
« Reply #4 on: 02 January 2009, 22:28:04 »

they are the same design as the old ford anglias MARKEY & done loads of them years ago,,,,,crikey im feeling old ;D
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Re: steering box adjusting
« Reply #5 on: 03 January 2009, 00:45:39 »

thought there was a guide but i cant see one, i am fairly sure i have seen Mr dtm talk about turning the s wheel 90 degrees and checking/ tightening in that position... or summat.???

i wouldn't try it until he or someone posts the correct procedure tbh
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Re: steering box adjusting
« Reply #6 on: 03 January 2009, 09:19:52 »

thanks guys i think i will wait untill i know more then.
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