Steering "slack"

[Cyberbob]

I did a renovation on my steering box for my 1970 RR.
Because it was leaking oil.

I did pretty well i think. But now there is a big slack in my steering wheel. It wasn't that big before I began.
I have tried to adjust the nut on the steering box, but nothing happens ? Turning it clockwise or counter wise .
Does anyone know what to do ?
Its very irritating..

Thanks
Patrick

 

[nothingbutdarts]

Tell us exactly what you did to the box? Have you looked while someone else moves the steering wheel to see exactly where the slack is coming from?

 

[RustyRatRod]

Sounds like you got somethin wrong. Have you got a factory service manual? It explains in great detail step by step how to do that job.

 

[A383Wing]

I wonder if you got the steering coupler "shoes" inside installed wrong? I don't have a pic, but the 2 little shoes that go inside the coupler must be in the correct way. If installed wrong, it will feel like there is a lot of free play in steering wheel before it moves the box.

this happened to me once before I figured out the shoes were in 90* off

Bryan

 

[Cyberbob]

Yes, i used the Mopar service guide. I took pics of the dissemble, documenting everything.
But maybe i missed something

- - - Updated - - -

Oh, so this means that i have to take out the steering box and dissemble it again :icon_sad:

 

[nothingbutdarts]

You might have to. First try readjusting it which you have to do that on the "high spot" on the steering gear.

 

[coloradodave]

See #2 post above before you do anything. Like #4 post said, it may be in the steering COUPLER (connecting the steering shaft to the box).