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Dropped the steering column and now it won't line up with the bolts
So I replaced my dash and removed the 4 nuts that are holding the steering column in place. Now that it's time to put everything back together, it is the bolts and the nuts won't line up. It's about a half inch short even after I keep pulling on the steering wheel towards me. Anybody have idea about what happened or how to fix?
You can see the 4 studs that are welded to the vehicle and also you can see the 4 holes that are part of the steering column.
The picture in post 2 is the steering shaft going to the rack and pinion. Make sure you line that piece up first then attach the 4 bolts under the dash. Also there is in and out play in the steering shaft so make sure it is not stuck at the end of it.
Also I am sure you know but make sure your wheels are straight and your steering wheel is straight before you slide that steering shaft back on.
In picture 2 is that joint supposed to be tight when inserted into the other piece? I've tried putting it in but it won't enter fully or it will slip out when the tilt mechanism is in use.
In picture 2 is that joint supposed to be tight when inserted into the other piece? I've tried putting it in but it won't enter fully or it will slip out when the tilt mechanism is in use.
I need to know this exact same thing. Mines just slipped out and won't reach the bottom part coming out the hole. It's like an inch or so too short.
I ended up going to the junk yard and pulling a new shaft instead. I put it back together starting at the rack and pinion and it fit. Good luck it was a pain in the *** to try and use the sperated one
I need to know this exact same thing. Mines just slipped out and won't reach the bottom part coming out the hole. It's like an inch or so too short.
The problem is the gold/silver shaft at the distal end of the column. It actual slides in and out, you'll have to twist and pull and jerk it to release it, it can be extremely difficult. I had to drop my entire column to release it but I'm still a little short. When i changed my rack and pinion my intermediate shaft came apart at the yoke under the dash (has the rubber insert etc) total nightmare. Now that its all back together I'm still like 3/4 of inch short, I'm loosing my hair....
03-28-18, 05:40 PM
Dropped the steering column and now it won't line up with the bolts
