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Ford/merc 32-41 generic service manual.



Adjustment of Steering Gear Worm Bearings.

Loosen four housing end plate screws, approximately 1/8” (refer Figure 35). Use a knife to separate the first shim, passing blade all around between shims, care being taken not to mutilate the remaining shims.

In production, the following size shims are being used in varying amounts .0025”, 005”, .010”, according to the amount of readjustment required.

Remove only one shim at a time between inspections. Care should be taken not to set up stiffness in worm bearings.

Revolve steering wheel to determine if stiffness exist. If stiffness is present, too many. Shims have been removed.


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