Winch Services Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Good afternoon I have a 1982 Autocar DM in great condition w only 130,000 miles on it, was a town truck. Has power steering and steering is very light. Seems to be some play in steering box, I think this is called lash. Can this be adjusted / tightened up ? On front of box is an adjustment stud with a lock nut. I ran the stud in and play was worse, I ran it back out as far as I could before the stud hits a bracket. If I am correct so far, how far can the stud be backed out ? Thankyou Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69476-autocar-steering-box/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 any picture or name of the box;; sheppard . TRW,?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69476-autocar-steering-box/#findComment-494350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 do you have any maintenance records with it, when /if the PS filter and fluid were changed? when you turned the adjusting screw was the box in center position? the adjusting screw on side with a screwdriver slot should be for adjusting backlash on rack and pinion in the box. have seen fluid change/filter make a big difference . i'm assuming the play is when unit is running. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69476-autocar-steering-box/#findComment-494351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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