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    Standard Steering wheel freeplay

    Hi fellows. The steering wheel of my gq has 1.5 inches of free play. The maximum in the manual is close to that. Its also similar in the GU. What would be considered average for a Patrol? I am thinking of adjusting the box, but my mechanic doesn't think I should as he believes once you adjust the box, it will start leaking.
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    Sorry Lawrence I have never adjusted a steering box. Can't see why it would leak though. As the adjuster nut is at the top of the box isn't it?

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    Is that freeplay while the engine is running? The pressure from the power steering on mine seems to take up a bit of the freeplay. it is simple to adjust the nut on top of the box. Mark the position it is in now and adjust it a little bit at a time. Don't over tighten it as it need a bit of freeplay or you will cause the steering to lose its ability to swing back to centre.
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    With the motor off I have 10mm free movement lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by mudnut View Post
    Is that freeplay while the engine is running? The pressure from the power steering on mine seems to take up a bit of the freeplay. it is simple to adjust the nut on top of the box. Mark the position it is in now and adjust it a little bit at a time. Don't over tighten it as it need a bit of freeplay or you will cause the steering to lose its ability to swing back to centre.
    Freeplay with the engine off, although it doesn't really change with it on. I should measure it with it on. I am going to try and adjust it then.
    1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats

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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    With the motor off I have 10mm free movement lol
    So I should aim at something near that then. Mine has been at 35mm for a long time though.
    1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats

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    It's pretty easy to remove play in the steering box.
    But first check the rubber joint is in good condition.
    It's located about 200mm from the steering box and sometimes has a steel shroud over it..

    If that's in good continue then onto the box.
    Top of the box you'll see a nut with a stud out the top of it.
    Just crack the nut and then wind the screw down.
    Only go 1/4 turns.
    And done remove all free play from the middle otherwise it becomes tight when turning.
    Once your happy tighten the nut.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lawrence View Post
    So I should aim at something near that then. Mine has been at 35mm for a long time though.
    Don't aim for a number as such go by feel.
    Cheers
    Kallen Westbrook

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    [QUOTE=bigguwesty;694401]It's pretty easy to remove play in the steering box.
    But first check the rubber joint is in good condition.
    It's located about 200mm from the steering box and sometimes has a steel shroud over it..

    If that's in good continue then onto the box.
    Top of the box you'll see a nut with a stud out the top of it.
    Just crack the nut and then wind the screw down.
    Only go 1/4 turns.
    And done remove all free play from the middle otherwise it becomes tight when turning.
    Once your happy tighten the nut.[/QUOT

    Thanks. i will give that a go this weekend.
    1989 Nissan Patrol DX with the td42 (inline pump). No mods yet except black US 16x8 rims with 265 75 16 Ats

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigguwesty View Post
    It's pretty easy to remove play in the steering box.
    But first check the rubber joint is in good condition.
    It's located about 200mm from the steering box and sometimes has a steel shroud over it..

    If that's in good continue then onto the box.
    Top of the box you'll see a nut with a stud out the top of it.
    Just crack the nut and then wind the screw down.
    Only go 1/4 turns.
    And done remove all free play from the middle otherwise it becomes tight when turning.
    Once your happy tighten the nut.
    Sorry for the dig up but how do you prevent the nut from turning as you try and crack the screw - been trying to tighten mine but can't seem to crack the screw at all. I have caked it in inox and left it for a week but no luck... any thoughts?

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