NCross

iTrader: (18)

Since I've had the car it has had sloppy steering wheel that could wobble back and forth with a flick of your hand while driving. I replaced the crumbled bits of factory idler arm bushings about 7-8 months ago and it made a huge difference, but there was still slop. I bit the bullet and loosened the 14mm lock nut on top of the box and turned the flat head adjustment screw clockwise about 1 1/8 turn. Torqued the nut back down and to my surprise... it feels like a new car!

I know the steering feels great now, but would this be an indication of a bigger problem inside the box? Or just common maintenance with mileage/age like an alignment?

DivinDriver

iTrader: (15)

Sign of accumulating wear inside the box, usually. So long as it's not overtightened and is lubed properly inside, you should be fine for more years.

NCross

iTrader: (18)

Before I tightened it you could get a small knock while hitting the bottom of the box where the big nut is. I slowly turned the adjustment screw until the knock was gone (1 1/8 turns) then back it off a hair to not over tighten it.

Redliner223

iTrader: (6)

I need to do this.
How do you make sure the box has plenty of lube?
Can it be "restored"? Like if I cracked one open can I clean all the parts off, assemble with new seals and what not?