Steering box looked good when delivered. Everything was well aligned, the splines, threads etc were correct for the bipod arm, hose fittings and lobe joint. The play in the steering wheel and the leaks in my old gearbox have been eliminated. Feels a little tighter than the factory original but I'm sure it will loosen up over time. With this part, a new flap hinge and a new shock absorber, my 442 convertible runs great again!