How to adjust steering gear box on a Nissan XTerra 2001?

2001 NISSAN XTERRA
185,000 MILES
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ERIC_QUINONES
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Last week we have a small accident, when another car stop on my driver side wheel. everything looks really good on front drivetrain.just the steeringwheel is loose about two inches.
Apr 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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FIXITMR
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have you checked steering/linkage for damage? i dont think adjustment is the answer.
Apr 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Those adjustments are for initial setup at the factory. They shouldn't be touch later on and definitely not as the result of a collision.
Apr 16, 2012 at 6:30 PM