Manual Steering Adjustment

Had to adjust my box because I had so much slop in it before the car would respond. I tore it down and put new seals and grease in it. Everything looked to be in great condition. I Followed the factory manual on how to adjust it, but I still am unsure of a couple things.

The bearing preload first. Cross shaft screw is backed off. I have the lock nut loose, spun the bearing retainer in until it made contact. The manual says 1-4 inch pounds. Well my inch pound torque wrench lowest mark is 20 inch pounds so I just made sure it was making contact and snugged up the lock ring. I decided to turn the box lock to lock and it moved nice and freely. Of course there was a lot of steering slack before the output shaft actually moved, but it was free spinning.

I then went to the cross shaft adjusting bolt and turned it clockwise until it was snug and I could not turn it anymore. Which if Im correct on my thinking that is actually pushing the shaft down in the case. Then tightened the lock nut. The adjusting bolt and lock nut are flush with each other. When I started I had about 2-3 threads showing on the adjusting bolt. I then turned the input shaft, but it seems to feel a little bit rough as it spins around. I also have a tighter spot when Im about 1 full turn to the left, but about the same feeling thru the rest of it. The 8-14 inch pounds is tough to feel.

I guess Im a little confused on how far to turn the adjusting bolt. It really is not clear to me.. Do I snug it? Just make sure it touches? Make sure it touches then back it off?

Just looking for input on if Im doing the adjusting correctly. Since it seems to be rough feeling