Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
The correct method of adjusting sector gear preload is to use an inch-lb. torque wrench on the steering wheel center nut and measure the increase in turning torque WITH THE PITMAN ARM DISCONNECTED as the wheel crosses over the center point. I've outlined the procedure many times in the 20-something years I've been on this site, and to the best of my knowledge, nobody has ever done it that way. Good luck!
Jerry
Yep. The equivalent of the torque wrench is using a fish scale at the outside of the steering wheel. The spec in the service manual is based on using a fish scale. If you use a torque wrench, you need to do a little math to get the right number, taking the radius of the steering wheel into account. Either fish scale or torque wrench can be used.

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