adjusting steering pinion gear

Ron Tron · Jan 17, 2022

I can't find any specific instructions in the shop manual to adjust the pinion gear. I have a lot of play in my steering wheel and I'm thinking that if I can lower the pinion gear a little that it might not skip outa wack and cause my front wheels to go we hocky.

Ron Tron · Jan 17, 2022

I should have clarified that its my 9N

R Geiger · Jan 17, 2022

It took about 15 seconds to find that in the FO-4 manuals.

Ron Tron · Jan 17, 2022

(quoted from post at 12:07:25 01/17/22) It took about 15 seconds to find that in the FO-4 manuals.

Was that meant to be an insult. Maybe you could have posted the page number.

Ron Tron · Jan 17, 2022

OK you are right .......It was right in front of me. dunderhead that I am....... been too focused on sector arm adjustment paragraph.

still reading it I don't understand by the instructions how tightening the lower nut actually drives the pinion gear lower. But I will try.

R Geiger · Jan 17, 2022

Was not meant to be an insult! sorry bout that. I have never adjusted that type myself, mine are both late 8n's. I read it to say that the shaft can be adjusted up or down to achieve the proper back lash!
Good Luck!

Ron Tron · Jan 18, 2022

(quoted from post at 15:21:22 01/17/22) Was not meant to be an insult! sorry bout that. I have never adjusted that type myself, mine are both late 8n's. I read it to say that the shaft can be adjusted up or down to achieve the proper back lash!
Good Luck!

THANKS..........haven't had a chance to go there yet but will in the next few days. Wish me luck.

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