Steering box wander

1997 Vauxhall Monterey Diamond
Car: Vauxhall Monterey
Year: 1997
Variant: Diamond
Categories: Leaks & Noises
I bought this Monterey as a cat C accident damage needing front end repair. After stripping off the damaged parts I found that the steering box had took a hit and twisted the splines so I changed it only to find this one wanders all over like driving a boat. I adjusted the nut and screw at the top which did improve it but now it will not adjust any further due to the screw being siezed. What I wanted to know is if I can take out the screw and nut in one piece so I can free it on the bench to save taking the box out. Is it spring loaded ?, will it go back in easily ?.
By the way I have arms like Popeye and fingers like pigs t@ts so neither way is easy but removing screw is easiest option.
Problem added: Jul 1, 2008 (15 years ago)
yes it is spring loaded ,but thats not a big deal then use the other adjuster.
Answered Jan 23, 2012 (12 years ago)

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