I know this is 3 years old....but.... YOU JUST MADE MY DAY WITH THIS!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! The old Excursion was getting a little loose.

@marshall32781

Ай бұрын

Just whatever you do stop as soon as you feel it get snug. Do not jam it down. You can ruin your hole gear box.

Gotta be careful doing this. If you overtighten this screw, it will slow the recoil as you round corners. Too much tension and you’ll notice it. Not hating, cuz you are so right....just gotta go easy on that screw. 👊 Great video!

@LemonySnicket-EUC

2 жыл бұрын

It can wear out and fail much quicker if it's not tightened properly. It doesn't take much to ruin things.

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. That's why you take your time and do it property. Never rush.

Had a 2005 excursion that was just like how you described. Hmm if that's all I have to do, then maybe I will try and go get another. Loved everything about that SUV other than the loose steering. Thanks for the video

I have slop on my 95 F150 and forgot all about this adjustment. Thanks for the reminder!!

This is what I have been looking for thanks for the video

Right on, sir. I have that slop in the steering of my '01 F-250 and it absolutely sucks. This is next on my to-do list. Thank you for the video. 👍👍

@albertchavez2693

Жыл бұрын

One of my EX mechanics told me my 2000 f150 4x4 doesn't have that adjustment ? OMG i will check tomorrow morning. and if he was a LIAR i will go to him and ask him why all the front end parts almost 3K and steering was still dumb ?

@gagesmith7460

4 ай бұрын

Did it work

Bro thank you so very much, i purchased a u haul box truck with a 7.3 desiel, i really need to fix this problem, thank you, phx az 👍

This may seem like a simple video, but you learn so much from it.... I really needed this thanks

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome. I'm glad I could help.

@topcat5988

Жыл бұрын

Is the Quarter back turn proper procedure for the backlash? I’m guessing it is. Great video! Thank you.

TY. Gonna try when I get home from work. Nice man 👍🏻

Information for anyone watching this video and considering making this adjustment. You need to do this when the steering wheel and tires are centered. If you do this as described when the wheels are turned you will create a bind in the steering and the wheel may not return to the center after taking a turn and cause accelerated wear of your steering box. In extreme maladjustment you could crack the housing of your steering box. When doing this adjustment you are reducing a very small amount of gear tooth play that is designed to exist. Complete removal of this play is not a good idea.

thanks man i wish i could have a video on my channel as helpful as this one you are awesome

I did the same thing on my Chevy truck. Thank you for this fix.

Great video I’ll have to try this on my truck! Just subscribed!

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad I could help.

@Controlledchaosjeep

2 жыл бұрын

@@marshall32781 thank you! Like that truck!

Very helpful…thanks

Thank you for the easy fix.

Nice we both did steering today. We did the big cyl swap

@marshall32781

4 жыл бұрын

Nice.

This is great I believe it will fix my problem! Now tell me where to get cheap big tires 😂😂😂

Thanks. That was an easy fix.

BAD ASS THANKYOU!!!!

My 2005 Ford Excursion is horrible! You have to DRIVE this thing. Makes my arms hurt from constant back and forth movement. Gonna give this a try.

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

I hope it works for you. That dose suck. Especially on long trips. If you haven't already don't forget to look at your ball joints also. Make sure there not sloppy

@billie-leelawhon3941

Жыл бұрын

@@marshall32781 We just put a new stabilizer bar on. Tomorrow we will do the steering box. The ball joints look like original equipment. Dealer put new shocks on but it looks like that's all he did. 1 thing at a time.

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

@@billie-leelawhon3941 just remember don't crank down on the pilot needle. Be very gentle. If you damage the needle your gear box will be junk. Just be very gentle with it. Take your time.

Thank you. 😀😀

I adjusted the screw to that spec, tighten until it stops, then back off 1/4th turn. It’s tighter, but it feels stiff. It’s not binging or grinding, but it feels stiff.

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

If it's to stiff just back off another 1/8 turn out at a time until if feels perfect for you.

@LimaTangoZulu

2 жыл бұрын

@@marshall32781 ended up needing a full turn out, and it’s still slightly stiff. Maybe time for a new power steering pump.

@goldenlira1

9 ай бұрын

Can mess up your g box

Great share!

Gonna try this

So do you 1/4 turn on the allen, drive it to check it, then some more if needed? thanks I have an E-450 frame under a small Class C RV.

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 1/4 turn out. If your steering is still loose after that, you may want to look into a new steer box.

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Or check you ball joints for play.

Thank you

You explained it easy peasy. Thank you!

Thankyou

2000 Ex 7.3l... I thought you only tightened the hex 1/4 turn at a time. This was tighten and then back off 1/4 turn. Sure don't want to screw this up, so which is correct?

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

You tighten all the way down till your screw stops, but very softly so you don't damage your pilot point. Then back off a 1/4 turn and tighten your lock nut.

Thanks!

Thank U!

Hopefully this will work for my old van.

good show

even if my trucks solid axle swapped with a dana 60 out of an 86 f350 this should work for sloppy steering keep in mind i have a 12 inch lift and 37s or if there’s anything else it could be can someone help me

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

Yeah if you lower your suspension. That is a really high center of gravity.

That's the worm gear you're adjusting and you only wanna do minor movements at a time. About 1/4 - 3/8 adjustments, then test drive it. The problem I'm dealing with is the steering wheel itself and the bearing. I need the rebuild kit.

@drewdrew6.0

Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with my steering wheel , could it be the rag joint going to the steering box ?

@carolinawestern3875

Жыл бұрын

@@drewdrew6.0 depends on what type of issues you're having. What type of vehicle and describe in detail the symptoms.

@drewdrew6.0

Жыл бұрын

@@carolinawestern3875 2006 ford f250 , it drives very straight but the steering itself is really loose , about a 1/4 turn or less until it actually turns , only thing is , the steering box is a reman

@carolinawestern3875

Жыл бұрын

@@drewdrew6.0 sounds like it needs adjustment. Atop the steering box is a threaded stud. With a hex head or recessed Allen wrench fitting on it's end, and a lock nut at bottom. Hold the stud in place and loosen the lock nut. Turn the stud clock wise 1/4 turn. Snug the lock nut and test drive it. Do this until the steering feels ok to you. My boss has 4 F250's & they all needed this.

@drewdrew6.0

Жыл бұрын

@@carolinawestern3875 I notice that everything is tight except the top shaft , the input shaft that connects to the rag joint , it has a very good amount of play from the wheel to that input shaft , but the lower shaft stays in place, will this adjustment fix it ?

I bumped into a small tie wall and whipped my steering wheel with my thumb in it, now my steering wheel in way off. Any idea what happened. Nothing seems bent.

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't tell you anything for certain. I would have to look at everything. I would take it to a brake shop to get the alignment checked out.

Sorry with out turning steering with no weight on it left to right to fing the ware spot then adjust

I did this exactly as you said and my steering went from loose to so tight it sticks when you let go of the wheel and won’t come back after corners… I thought maybe it was too tight so I loostened another 1/4 and drove it and no better. Kept loostening and testing until it was all the way unthreaded and still sticks. Any idea what is going on? I can’t even drive it like this. 98 Ford Lariat F-150 5.4

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

You didn't tighten it to tight at first did you?. Sounds like you may have damaged your pilot needle. That's not a good thing.

@pjcampion1442

2 жыл бұрын

I just snugged it up, then backed it off. In the video you say until it’s tight. I didn’t reef it down or anything.

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

@@pjcampion1442 did you jack up both steer tires off the ground and try steering? Check your fluid level? You may have gotten air in the system.

Other videos recommended 1/8 turn, tighten nut, test, and keep adjusting as needed with 1/8 turns to not bind and possibly ruin the steering box.

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

That's up to you on what you want to do. This dose work. You just have to be careful when you adjust it all the way down so you don't ruin. The needle o. You pilot. You don't habe to do it this way that is 100% up to you on how you think it should be done. I'm just giving you on how I do it and never had any issues.

I have a question, which one am i tightening, and which one am i holding? A little confused

@marshall32781

3 жыл бұрын

You want to hold the nut when you tighten the screw. Then when your screw is set where you want it. You hold the screw with your hex wrench when you tighten the nut. That's so you don't loose your adjustment you just made.

@marshall32781

3 жыл бұрын

Did you end up figuring it out?

@LouC518

Жыл бұрын

@The Technician hey I ended up with another 250 and just found your video again lol, I ended up fixing my other 250. going to use this on my new truck, thankyou!!!

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome.

Thanks to easy!

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome.

Is this on a 2006 F150 XLT 4X4 5.4 triton

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

No a 1999 F250SD 4x4 7.3

whats that part called??

@marshall32781

3 жыл бұрын

It's a pilot valve.

Keeps ya awake lol

So loosen nut then tighten allen reverse 1/4 turn then tighten the nut back? Is that right

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

Yes but be very careful on thighting the Allen one. Go slow until you feel the slightest resistance or else you will destroy your gear box. Also don't forget when you tighten the nut keep the Allen on the bolt so it doesn't move on you.

What is that silver button or switch behind steering wheel

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

That is a switch I installed for my fuel pump for my auxiliary fuel tank.

Omf thank you deeply for this information after I sent 6 grand redid all the bottom end did new steering pump new steering box and now I see this video 🤮🤣

I just put a 2019 6.7 f250 box in mine that only have 35k miles on it , and still have this problem

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

Probably a stupid question, did you check all your ball joints?

@drewdrew6.0

Жыл бұрын

@@marshall32781 needed a couple adjustments, everything is tight now and I have no play at all and it turns like a 2019 now

Horrible advice regarding screwiin all the way and then backing off! The PROPER procedure is to do a 1/8th turn clockwise of the centre screw then tighten outer lock nut and go for test drive and repeat as necessary till steering is improved. The method described in this video is a sure fire way to grenade your steering box and that is EXTREMELY dangerous at city speeds let also on the highway.

I had a mechanic change out my links

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

Did it fix the problem?

@deldel3370

2 жыл бұрын

Nope... you already know

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

@@deldel3370 I'm sorry you wasted your money then. That's why I always work on my own stuff.

If you’re gonna do this make sure your steering wheel is straight.

It would have been better and clearer if you had visually demonstrated how it should be done.

@marshall32781

Жыл бұрын

I tried. It was so tight and dark in that area my hands would have been in the way and couldn't see anything I was doing.

You are screwing with the pinion preload..

@marshall32781

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Does not work on f150 have 98 and 2001 don't have the adjustment

@marshall32781

2 жыл бұрын

You should have it. All steer boxes have to have that adjustment. Yours my be in a different location on the truck.