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Loose shaft in column
So part of my work was rebuilding the steering column. Took it for a maiden voyage and I can pull my steering wheel/shaft toward me about 1/2 -1”. What did I do wrong?
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Re: Loose shaft in column
Leave out the big spring and washer at the bottom of the column? It's the preload.
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Re: Loose shaft in column
The spring and washer are there. I can pull up on it and the spring pulls it back down. How do I adjust out that preload? I think that may be my issue.
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Re: Loose shaft in column
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Edited by Moderator: What you posted was off-topic to this thread. Please start your own thread about your question instead of Hy-jacking this one. Thanks, LockDoc, Moderator Last edited by LockDoc; 01-13-2021 at 10:19 PM. |
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Loosen the clamp bolt just above the intermediate shaft flex joint and put some upward pressure on the upper part of the intermediate shaft flex joint while someone holds down on the steering wheel to get the preload on the bearing retainer spring, then tighten the clamp while both are holding them. The preload distance depends on the year of your truck. The preload distance is measured between the large washer and the bottom of the bearing where the spring sits. On a '67 the distance is 7/8". I think the others are listed in the chassis service manuals. LockDoc
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Good deal! I like easy fixes.... ![]() LockDoc
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