77 Steering

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Any suggestions for tightening the steering on early row crop 77 narrow front? Most of play seems to be in steering and not in loose joints prior. 1/2" plug in back of steering gear, no grease zerk. Rims are not the best and can get into a tractor version of speed wobble. Thanks in advance.
 
There are two adjustments on the steering. The first you will need to remove the knuckle that slides on the worm gear shaft. Will prob need
some heat to get it loose. Then when the knuckle is out of the way you'll want to check the play on the wormshaft gear. If it feels loose
then take the two bolts off that hold the cast piece around the shaft and remove some shims. check this bearing to make sure it is still in
decent shape. You want the shaft to turn by hand but not have any play. Then put knuckle back on shaft. Then take the four bolt cover off
the top of narrow front. You may need to remove the radiator, I always take it out anyway. Wipe away the grease and you'll see a standard
screwdriver bolt at about 4 oclock, this is if you are standing in front of tractor facing it. Take screw out and Then you'll be able to
turn the fluted piece of metal below gear to adjust the play on said gear. It is easier to make this adjustment if you have the front tires
off the ground. Turn the fluted metal piece clockwise to tighten. Then install bolt which keeps this from turning. With the wheels off the
ground you'll be able to turn steering wheel easily and take out the play in the steering. If the u joints are tight in the steering shaft
the above mentioned adjustments will make a big improvement. Hope this helps.
 
Thanks for info. Was able to correct a lot of play with your suggestions. Did not have to remove radiator, was able to gain access to four bolts after removing grilles and cover pan. May have to go a little tighter but if I go much tighter it binds on sharper turns. Wonder what is best tool to rotate tightener?
 

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