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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bentworker" data-source="post: 377527" data-attributes="member: 3006">1) There will be some free play on a power steering box by design. The valve that ports oil one way or the other to provide the assist has a little torsion bar in it. That torsion bar will deflect when you apply about 20 inch pounds to the steering wheel. That small amount of “play” when the car is off allows the magic of power steering to happen. What you are describing sounds normal to me.    2) Adjusting the preload on a box isn’t something you should do in the car. You probably have it too tight now. There are specific instructions on how to do it from Saginaw, but basically if you are going to do it “cowboy” style you should support the front of your car off the ground, unlock your steering wheel and turn your car lock to lock a couple times by grasping the rag joint by hand. (Edit... Engine MUST be off). If it ever feels tight or takes more effort in one area you have the preload too tight. [ATTACH]45670[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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