Where is the steering box adjustment screw? I found the steering box. lol In the manual it says to, "rock the drop arm about center whilst an assistant slowly tightens the adjustment screw."

This isn't the "bleed screw" right next to the "jam nut", is it? Is the adjustment screw in the center of the jam nut? There seems to be a rubber material of some sort coming out of the center of that nut. Anyway, if it's not in either of those places, where is it????

Thanks in advance.

 

What year/model?

 

Sorry about that.

 

On the way out the door this morning I noticed a 2" x 4" wet spot directly under the steering gear box. I didn't loosen a thing last night...I don't think.

When you loosen the bleed screw, would it bleed right from where the screw is, or somewhere else? I wonder if I accidentally turned it a little bit. But it's dry on top of the gear box.

 

On top of the gear box is a 17 or 19mm(cant remember) jam nut with a torx screw in the middle of it. If you loosen the jam nut, you can tighten the torx screw,removing freeplay in the gears. The proper way is as you described(someone moving the steering arm while you tighten),but you have to disconnect the steering rod going to the spindle. I did mine by turning the steering wheel side to side, stoping where i could feel play in the steering wheel, tighten the torx screw, turn steering wheel again,etc. Just remember to tighten the jam nut when all done.

 

Got it on the adjuster screw. Thanks a ton.

Anybody know where it bleeds from if you turn the bleed screw?

 

This is straight out the rave repair manual- mine leaves a spot on the ground every night also(leaks). But for the cost of a new one, I aint replacing till it becomes a prob.


POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1. Ensure fluid in reservoir reaches dipstick
maximum.
2. Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Recheck and correct reservoir fluid level.
NOTE: During instructions 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
4. With engine at idle speed, loosen bleed screw.
When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.
5. Check fluid level.
6. Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7. Check hose connections, pump and steering box
for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
8. Carry out road test.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1. Remove undertray.
2. Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
3. Loosen mounting bracket clamp bolt, raise
reservoir to gain access to pipe clamps.
4. Loosen clamps, disconnect feed and return
hoses from reservoir, allow fluid to drain.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
5. Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and
clean area with warm water.

 

And yes, the bleed screw is right next to the adjusting screw/nut

 

Huh....it sounds like the bleed screw is where the fluid actually comes out, so I doubt that's where the leak is coming from because it's dry on top.

It's weird because I am almost positive it wasn't leaking before yesterday. It's a pretty decent leak too. Can't be a coincidence!!

 

Mine don't leak enough to add fluid maybe once every2 months. Might want to check the hoses/connections. Dont want one of them goin' on ya