Tried to get an alignment

5.9gcltd · 01-31-2009, 06:52 AM

So this morning I went to get an alignment done and the guy told me that he couldn't do it because my steering gear box has alot of play in it. He showed me what he was talking about and the shaft that connects to the pitman are moves around alot in the box. I am just wondering how hard it is to change a steering box. It looks pretty straight forward. Do i need any special tools? I know i would need a pitman arm puller.

Ninergrad · 01-31-2009, 10:49 AM

No, Pretty straight forward. I replaced mine no problem. You probably would want to flush your power steering while you at it. And check your PS pump maybe it needs to be replaced as well.
That said, you sure it doesn't just need adjusting?
There's an adjuster nut on top of the box, to make your steering wheel tighter or looser...

5.9gcltd · 01-31-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ninergrad

No, Pretty straight forward. I replaced mine no problem. You probably would want to flush your power steering while you at it. And check your PS pump maybe it needs to be replaced as well.
That said, you sure it doesn't just need adjusting?
There's an adjuster nut on top of the box, to make your steering wheel tighter or looser...

I have no idea, I didn't even know there was a nut on top. I will check that next. Thanks

Saleen4971 · 02-01-2009, 08:51 PM

there is a procedure in adjusting it, its a progressive rate so you dont want to make it too tight (ie fine on center, will get REALLY tight, possibly bind at its limits)

Paranign · 02-02-2009, 07:39 AM

Getting the pitman arm off can be a major PITA.

5.9gcltd · 02-02-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Paranign

Getting the pitman arm off can be a major PITA.

Yea. When we put a 5in lift on my dads dodge. That was the hardest part of the lift getting that damn thing off.

01-31-2009, 06:52 AM	#1
5.9gcltd Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bethany Beach, DE Posts: 228 Rep Power: 2	Tried to get an alignment So this morning I went to get an alignment done and the guy told me that he couldn't do it because my steering gear box has alot of play in it. He showed me what he was talking about and the shaft that connects to the pitman are moves around alot in the box. I am just wondering how hard it is to change a steering box. It looks pretty straight forward. Do i need any special tools? I know i would need a pitman arm puller. __________________ Platinum 5.9, K&N Fipk, Kolak 3" Exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series, Doug Thorley Headers, SCT tuned, 52mm fastman TB, Ported Kegger, 180° thermostat, Stillen rotors.

01-31-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 1000	No, Pretty straight forward. I replaced mine no problem. You probably would want to flush your power steering while you at it. And check your PS pump maybe it needs to be replaced as well. That said, you sure it doesn't just need adjusting? There's an adjuster nut on top of the box, to make your steering wheel tighter or looser... __________________ -Davit. 98 ZJ 5.9L Slate Click here for MODS 96 ZJ 4.0L Gold 3.5" lift F>R, 31s", '00 intake manifold, K&N Fipk, 62mm TB, Gibson headers, 2.5" exhaust with dynatech race cat and Magnaflow

02-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	there is a procedure in adjusting it, its a progressive rate so you dont want to make it too tight (ie fine on center, will get REALLY tight, possibly bind at its limits) __________________ Ross, aka fagotron. 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited ML Headers - Thunderbolt Metallic Cat - 3" Mag catback - EBC Brakes w/ drilled Rotors - 4bbl M1 - Vortech 12psi - FUBAR'd trans & "2900" stall - Summit CD Box - Addco & Hellwig Sways - Poly Bushings - H&R Springs - Grabber UHP Tires - Alpine/Infinity Stereo - FX-R BiXenon Retrofit

02-02-2009, 07:39 AM	#5
Paranign Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cabin On The Hill Posts: 258 Rep Power: 2	Getting the pitman arm off can be a major PITA. __________________ 94 ZJ Limited - 5.9, Edelbrock headers w/full 2.5" Flowmaster exhaust, Comp torque cam, EQ 1.92 heads, 3.5" lift, Bilstein, OME HD coils, Truetracs F/R, 31" Cooper STT, Galaxy CB, JKS Supernerfs, Mopar efan w/DC Controls box, 242 TC, built trans, 4.10 95 ZJ Limited - 5.9, 2.5" Flowmaster exhaust, UC, 242 TC, Taurus efan, MX6, mostly stock

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