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I'm trying to set my steering to spec per the book and am pretty confused on some things. The shims I get, to set the play on the ends, but I don't understand the adjustment to make to get it correct on the middle

The other thing is, my engine is out, would it be easier to remove the assembly and work on it on the bench? I didn't buy a replacement seal but I can get one.

Make the pitman shaft adjustment with the steering box in the straight ahead position. Some play is normal when the steering box is near the left or right stops. There should be no play with it on center. The worm shaft adjustment can be done at any position, I think.

If you set the pitman shaft adjustment with the steering box OFF center, it will bind when turned left or right.

Yes but how do I make thar adjustment? There is a bolt next to the filler plug on the housing that I can loosen, but then it seems like it won't stay in place.

They should be a large star shaped washer that locks that in place.