Steering box adjustment

[Erik V]

So I had about 1/4 to 3/8 +- play in my steering wheel and narrowed it down to the steering box.
I did the adjustments like the other forums say to do but doing 1-1/2 turns total one the adjuster set screw really made no difference. Is there any other available adjustments I can do?
I’d hate to have to buy a new box.
06 X TJ.

 

[fljeeper]

Check the universal joint in your lower steering shaft. You may need to pull your radiator overflow tank out of the way. Wiggle the steering wheel while an assistant watches the u joint.

 

[MtnRanger160]

^agreed with @fljeeper. I bought an intermediate shaft and will be replacing it this week.

 

[Erik V]

I figured it out.
That little adjusting screw tightens the steering up when I turn it COUNTER clockwise, no clockwise.
It’s all good now.