Hi guys.
I finally replaced center link, idler arm and ball joints on my 98 Blazer.
I did not replace pitman arm, it's not shaking at all.
Steering feels much tighter, and steering wheel is finally straight.
But it takes about half of the steering wheel turn, before car starts react.
Is that normal, or I missed something while putting it all back together.
Thanks an advance.

 

There's a backlash adjustment on the steering box itself. I don't know exactly how to adjust it but that could be the cause of the slop.

Later, Doug

 

I see. I'll look for it.
I didn't do alignment yet either.
Thanks for help.

 

if you replaced both ***** on each side or even just one ball on each side, you will want to nail down that alignment soon. it wont take "half the wheel to turn" down that much, but it will help you in other ways in addition to making the steering a bit more responsive.

 

it's actually not half turn,it's less
so, I might be OK after i get alignment done.
thanks guys.