How do you tighten the steering so there is no play in the steerubf wheel when turning?

 

You first need to determine where the excess movement is originating. The idler arms and ball joints on our cars take a real beating, and the mountings for the steering gear box can develop stress cracks after years of hard cornering. Beyond that, there are all the customary wear parts, like tie rod ends, pitman arm, and possibly even the steering gearbox itself. The only part that can actually be adjusted is the gearbox, but you absolutely don't want to do that unless you can measure play in the worm and sector. Overtightening (too much preload) the steering box is the fastest way to a new gearbox, and you'll still have to find the loose parts.