JD 50 power steering worm gear shim adjustment

   / JD 50 power steering worm gear shim adjustment #1  

chas036

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johnson city, ny
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JD720D
Can some one give me an idea of what the average thickness of the shim between the worm gear assembly and the pedestal is on the power steering assembly for a two cylinder John Deere?

I tried following the procedure in the power steering service manual but I just can't see how the thickness of that shim relates to the movement of the steering wheel.

I turn the steering shaft and I have about 3/4 inch movement at the steering wheel until the shaft hits the spring and stops, This falls in spec with what the manual states is good. . But I don't see how adjusting the shims between the worm gear assembly and pedestal can affect this movement . If I turn the steering wheel harder , I can feel the spring kick in in the worm gear assembly and then the worm gear moves and the front tires start to move.

Currently I have .007 as the shim because I could not find the old shim and I just took a guess.
 
   / JD 50 power steering worm gear shim adjustment #2  
Can only suggest to try different shims to see if thicker or thinner makes a difference. The best to you.
 

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