Loose steering fix

Issues with shocks/springs, tires, steering box, stopping, etc.
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pinzinator
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Loose steering fix

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My 710 was gettiing sloppy behind the wheel, so I got underneath and checked out all the components while someone turned the steering wheel back and forth. It took just a few seconds to find the obvious problem, the Pitman arm was coming loose on the steering box shaft. There's a large nut that holds the arm in place, and a lock tab to keep the nut from coming loose. I bent the tab free and tightened the nut down with a big crescent, and that eliminated all the free play in the steering. I'm surprised the nut came loose, but it did. My suggestion to everyone is to take a minute and check yours, it's really easy.
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