Should you adjust or replace your steering box

Talking about and showing you what is changing inside a Saginaw steering gear (often called a steering box) when making an adjustment. Also whether or not you should adjust yours or replace it. Finally how to adjust it and know if it is too tight.
This is something that should not be attempted if you do not feel comfortable working on your own vehicle. I am not responsible for any damages or accidents that result from work performed based on the information provided in this video.

[@billcrane2444]

Thanks for showing the internals and explaining the taper. Now it makes perfect sense. I'm also going to put Permatex Ultra Black gasket sealer on the input shaft splines where the steering shaft attaches to take up any possible play from wear. I've done this on the transfer case output shaft splines and it keeps the drive line smooth. FYI, A guy should let it dry 24 hours before driving. Thanks again for the video.

[@johnduncan7039]

Finally someone is just short and sweet

[@bbodine]

You 'da man!!! Simple. Logical. NOT SCARY!!! Thx for the tip...

[@paulshamblin6260]

I find this after I bought a $200 part and took the old one off. Labor on this is a bitch. Its heavy AF and putting the Pittman arm on with the box on the truck sux. Gotta index the new box and arm .it just sux.

[@drayb5566]

Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us!

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Im guessing if you can bottom out the adjustment and you still have the play, its time for a new one

[@chriss4365]

I have a 97 F150 How do I know if its bad? I have had 6 alignments and the truck still pulls to the left and when you let go of the steering wheel it turns right does that mean its bad? There is also play in my steering wheel. Not sure if i can adjust mine. Other than that are no leaks or anything that wobbles or is loose.

[@Dave-ll6ei]

Good explanation. 👍

[@manuelkorivu3966]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!😀😀👍👍

[@MrsBuddevil]

Is there a way to fix leaks?

[@wdstickle]

Excellent video for sure. Right to the point.

[@georgeparker555]

Is it possible to have in and out play? I have a Jeep wrangler Jk and I can grab my steering wheel and has minimal in and out play not sure if it’s this or maybe the column

[@alexshatner3907]

The problem is that I am exhausted all means to loosen the nut to adjust the play, even used commercial air tools, crow bars for leverage and still will not loosen the nut any ideas?