Slop in 1992 ford ranger power steering gear box

Question

Is there a way i can adjust the gear box, there is about 1" of slop at the steering wheel.

The truck has a V6 3.0L engine.

Answer 1

there is an adjustment on top of the gearbox that uses a wrench and allen wrench. But recommend it to a mechanic as too much can cause steering issues, too loose will give the slop you feel now

Answer 2

Make sure everything is tightened down. If it's still loose the gears are worn out.

Answer 3

first check .ball joint. tie rod end.wheel  bearing. steering shaft.

to ajust best way is give 1/2 turn  try it out if streerin feel hard to turn or dont come back to center  ur got it too tigh