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| | | Forums66 Topics128,056 Posts1,055,804 Members48,426 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,773 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,773 | Check the "preload" adjustment on the steering gear. With the steering centered, there should be NO free play in the steering wheel. Even a slight movement of the wheel should move the Pitman arm. If there's any slop at all, it will shimmy at highway speeds. The service manual outlines an adjustment procedure, or there are several shade tree methods that work pretty well. I use an inch-pound torque wrench on the steering wheel nut, with the Pitman arm disconnected so I'm turning only the gear assembly. Jerry
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