I recently restored all the front end on my Laurentian and had the alignment done, however I still have a lot of play/loose in the steering wheel.
Imagine the branch of the steering wheel like the arms of a clock set a 21:15 when I drive in a straight line, and I can bring the steering branches to 20:10 or 22:20 and still continue in a straight line...(I hope my explanation is clear enough
I checked in the manual and I know there is an adjustment on the steering box to fix this but I don't have the special tools to do it.
You can tighten the steering box on the top of the box. There is nut you slack off and a flat screw you tighten. There is usually 3 to 4 full threads visible. If there are no threads visible there is no adjustment left. Go a 1/2 turn at a time. If you go to tight the steering wheel will not come back when you turn a corner.
Al, of course, is right ... no special tools reaquired, just a wrench and a screwdriver, might need to let some penetrating oil soak on it all before starting.
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod