I just finished replacing all tie rod ends, center link, idler arm, ball joints and control arm bushings on my 87 IROC. Took it into the alignment shop and was informed that the steering box has some "play" in it. They didnt offer to try and adjust it. Is that possible or am I faced with purchasing a rebuilt unit?

 

There's an adjustment on all steering boxes to adjust the backlash. It's a common thing to do.

 

i just replaced the same stuff on my 92 rs this past weekend and had it alligned...and i was wondering kinda the same thing about a steering box adjustment...but mine is to tighten the steering some because it just feels loose driving it now not really play but just more like its too easy to turn the wheel and swerve alot...so if you find out please let me know...im going to try to find out myself and i'll let you know if i find anything

 

how do you do this common thing?is there any literature we can refer to?

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...light=steering

Don't do it for it is a bad idea.

 

After reading the responses and the posted links, seems that some folks favor steering box replacement vs adjustment. I had hoped to simply eliminate the lash and be okay to go but, doing so might have only bought some time before the inevitable part replacement. Thanks everyone for the input and helpfull links.

 

No, you just have to adjust it the correct way. http://www.monte-list.nu/tech/boxmesh.shtml

 

Thanks for including the how to "steering gear adjustment" article.