Thread: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:11 PM   #3
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Default Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
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'40 ford, What is the procedure for adjusting the steering gear?

what kind of lubricant?

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fordman
I hope this helps. I use STP or the heaviest gear oil I can find. Original owners manual calls Extreme Pressure gear Oil filled to level of plug. SAE 90 wt gear oil for all seasons and SAE 140 for summer.
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