2005 Toyota Tundra There Adjustment Screw On Gearbox Rack Pinion Steering Adjust

2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA
70,000 MILES
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GRABIEL JEFF
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is there an adjustment screw on gearbox or rack and pinion steering to adjust play.
Oct 28, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, the steering rack has a special adjusting allan key nut that has a lock nut to hold it in place at rear of pinion housing. Care must be taken not to overadjust. The rack seldom requires adjustment and if you have too much free play, it can mean bad linkages or ball joints.
Oct 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM
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