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I have looked through the books I have and found some info on adjustments which I followed, but was unable to remove the slop. It appears that that there is play in the splines on the cross shaft and the steering arm. I was not to happy about the idea of rebuilding the box, let alone the R & R. As I used a five foot bar to tighten the nut on the cross shaft. I believe the splines are not tapered. As anyone out there been into one of these boxes and have any advise. Thanks Dell

It appears that that there is play in the splines on the cross shaft and the steering arm.

Seems impossible, sure you don't have mis-matched parts? Are the splines noticeably worn? Or perhaps the arm has a hair-line crack that expands on installation and application of turning force? No unusual amount of force should be needed to tighten the retaining nut, just good and tight.