All;
Problem solved! When I set about to try and fix the loose steering I discovered that the large ring nut on the bottom end of the steering box that locks in the worm gear adjustment had worked loose. It was allowing the steering box to basically unscrew itself. I got the shop manual out and followed the complete adjustment procedure step by step in order. I even went and bought a scale to do it right. Now its back to the way it used to be. Straight and true down the road with no wondering or play whatsoever. All the remaining steering components seem pretty tight and based on the way it drives I think I'm done.
Is there any way to lock that nut in place?
Thanks for all the help.
