Depends on where the problem(s) is (are).
Could be:
1. Steering gear box mounting bolts loose (not very likely)
2. Steering gears in the steering box worn out
3. The worm gear bearing adjustment
4. The sector gear lash adjustment
5. The Pitman arm sloppy on the Pitman shaft (not very likely)
6. Ball or socket on either end of the drag link worn or out of adjustment
7. Ball or socket on either end of the tie rod worn out or out of adjustment
Start by getting someone to sit in the driver's seat and rock the steering wheel back and forth a little. While that is going on crawl under and look for one of these pieces moving while its connecting piece doesn't.
And it'll never steer as precisely as a modern car.
Last edited by Bill Hanlon; 04/18/2025 10:42 PM.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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