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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegav6est on 02 January 2009, 22:17:15

Title: steering box adjusting
Post by: omegav6est on 02 January 2009, 22:17:15

hi all has anybody ever adjusted the play out of a omega v6 steering box?i have been told this is possible but can find no info on how to do it.thanks

Title: Re: steering box adjusting
Post by: unlucky alf on 02 January 2009, 22:24:59

as far as i recall you slacken the locknut but keep the through bolt in the same position, then adjust bolt a 1/4 turn [clockwise]at a time [i think thats right] testing each time with engine running, if you go too far it will go very heavy with little or no power assistance,its a long time since ive done one so if ive got it slightly wrong im sure somebody will correct me! ;)

Title: Re: steering box adjusting
Post by: markey mark on 02 January 2009, 22:25:21

somebody did try and knackered it up completly !  :o

Title: Re: steering box adjusting
Post by: unlucky alf on 02 January 2009, 22:26:20

just to add, check all your balljoints/rod ends first to make sure they aint giving you the play ;)

Title: Re: steering box adjusting
Post by: unlucky alf on 02 January 2009, 22:28:04

they are the same design as the old ford anglias MARKEY & done loads of them years ago,,,,,crikey im feeling old ;D

Title: Re: steering box adjusting
Post by: feeutfo on 03 January 2009, 00:45:39

thought there was a guide but i cant see one, i am fairly sure i have seen Mr dtm talk about turning the s wheel 90 degrees and checking/ tightening in that position... or summat.???

i wouldn't try it until he or someone posts the correct procedure tbh

Title: Re: steering box adjusting
Post by: omegav6est on 03 January 2009, 09:19:52

thanks guys i think i will wait untill i know more then.