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In and out play at the input shaft on a manual box can be adjusted at the threaded bearing housing and locknut on the end of the case. Tighten the inner piece like you would wheel bearings ie.
It exits out the very bottom of the steering gear box.
Saginaw steering box adjustment. SAGINAW GEAR BOX ADJUSTMENT The first adjustment is the input of the box where the steering shaft comes in. There is a 2-inch jam ring back it off and then under it are 2 holes for a spanner wrench if you do not own a spanner then a dull punch or chisel will work. Tighten the inner piece like you would wheel bearings ie.
How to tighten up the Saginaw steering box on a GM classic a 1971 Olds Cutlass. This shows the correct places to make adjustments that will make a differen. Loosen the sector shaft lock nut it is located on the side of the steering box and turn the adjusting screw a few turns counter-clockwise.
This removes from the worm bearings the load imposed by close meshing of rack and sector teeth Turn the steering gear gently in one direction until stopped by gear then turn it back one turn. The recirculating ball mechanism in the Saginaw power steering box wears naturally with use. Centered between the 4 bolts that fasten the top plate to the steering box is an adjustment.
If I remember right it is an Allen screw with a lock nut around the screw. The adjustment is sometimes covered by the bottom of the radiator. The worm bearings are adjusted by loosening the big lock nut then turning the bearing housing.
On the 59 and older trucks this adjustment is at the bottom of the box at the front. On the 60-newer trucks look at the top of the box where the steering shaft to the steering wheel sticks out. Usually a hammer and blunt punch will loosen the locknut.
Next find the steering box. If you cannot do that stop immediately and sell your car. Assuming you found it youll see the nut and adjusting Allen screw on the top of the box.
Fit your 58 wrench on the nut and crack it loose. Is there a way to identify a Saginaw steering box from the casting number in the side of the body. I have a GM Saginaw power steering box but I dont know what it came out of it came with the project truck we bought.
I need to rebuild the box but I want to make sure I get the correct rebuild kit before I spend the money on it. This is a guide to help you identify your Saginaw steering box and variations of each steering gearbox. There are 5 different Saginaw steering boxes that Lee Power Steering sells and services.
1960s-2000s GM Cars and small trucks. Saginaw Steering Box Adjustment Manual Box I would recommend that before you make any adjustments that you have your front wheels straight then mark scribe the current position of your pitman arm and pitman shaft so you have a reference. Jack up the front and put jack stands under it.
Remove the left tire for easier access. A friend just purchased a 55 Chev and it has a 605 steering box that has been over tightened after the previous owner had the front end completly rebuilt and aligned. This work was just completed prior to the purchase.
I would like to know how to re adjust the box back to how it should be. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is truly and all-new Saginaw Model 525 manual-steering box and well explain why later.
Originally GM used the cast-iron Saginaw 525 beginning in the 50s and continued to install it on many 60s and 70s-era cars. It was available with either a 241 or 161 steering ratio. In fact the 525 was such a popular steering box that.
Remove the four large bolts from the cylinder head using a 161821 or 24mm socket and remove the cylinder head. Place it in a vice on your workbench. Hold the cone shaped nut on the end of the plunger with a pair of vise grip pliers 10 mm wrench or small adjustable wrench.
The wire travels down the middle of the steering shaft not just down the column. It exits out the very bottom of the steering gear box. Theres a short small diameter tube in the bottom of the steering box that guides and protects the wire up into the steering shaft - just enough to get past the oil in the steering gear.
The rebuild can easily be accomplished over a weekend including the removal and reinstallation of the box. The Saginaw manual steering box first appeared in GM cars in 55 and variations of that. My 1961 econoline has this funny steering problem.
While the steering feels fairly tight when driving it down any straightaway it wonders. I have to keep on it it wonders from left to right and i must keep it going straight. Any advise will be greatly appriciated.
How do you adjust the steering box. In and out play at the input shaft on a manual box can be adjusted at the threaded bearing housing and locknut on the end of the case. There is an adjustment procedure do not just tighten everything up as it will do more harm than good.