Where is the adjuster plug on a GM steering box?
This adjustment sets the bearing preload for the worm gear shaft that the steering wheel turns. At the rear of the box there is a large lock nut with three slots. This holds the adjuster plug in position. Loosen this and remove.
What happens if you tighten your steering box?
If you adjust down with the wheels straight, you will be way too tight when you make a hard turn and literally blow up the steering gear box internals. which can be one heck of a ride. Click to expand… How do you turn it to the right and left?
How do you adjust the steering on a GMC Truck?
There are two adjustments, the worm bearing tension, and the gear mesh adjustment. First, jack up the truck so the front wheels are off the ground, so the steering is free to turn. Put jack stands under the frame!
Where are the adjustment points on steering gear?
Typical steering gear adjustment points. There are normally three adjustments to be made on standard steering gear. Two of these (worm shaft bearing preload and sector gear lash) are made from the outside of the gear housing, and one (sector gear/shaft end play) can only be checked with the sector gear removed from the unit.
How is the steering box on a GMC Saginaw?
The Saginaw power steering box is a hydraulically assisted mechanical rack and pinion steering system different only in that the rack drives the pinion rather than normal where the pinion drives the rack. The rack is also the hydraulic piston that moves the steering geometry. It is mechanically driven by a 7/16” pitch lead ball screw.
What’s the best way to adjust a steering box?
Next, find the steering box. If you cannot do that, stop immediately and sell your car. Assuming you found it, you’ll see the nut and adjusting Allen screw on the top of the box. Fit your 5/8″ wrench on the nut and crack it loose. Loosen the nut a few turns to allow the adjusting screw to be tightened.
When do I need to replace my steering gear box?
Your steering gear box transfers the steering wheel’s position to the steering linkage that turns the wheels. You may need to replace your steering box if you notice a grinding noise, burning oil smell, leaking power steering fluid, or have difficulty turning the steering wheel while driving.
Where was the GMC motorhome steering box made?
Identifying the “proper” steering box The power steering box used in the GMC motorhomes was built by Saginaw and was used on most General Motors vehicles in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s as well as some Ford and Chrysler vehicles. There are several versions of this gearbox.