Steering is responsive but does not pull back...

[Mustang_Eater]

Hello All,

I have a 1972 Chevy Pickup, Long Bed that I put a 1/2 ton rear axle in. I have a really insteresting steering problem.

The steering is 100% accurate. If I move the steering wheel even a little the wheels move.

Problem: whenever I make a turn the steering wheel does not pull back. In fact I have to manual turn the steering wheel back to center after any turn. Also the steering is really really easy, I could steer this car with my pinky, it feels like there is no tension in the steer at all yet it is perfectly accurate to how the wheels move.

I have had the car aligned and it is correct. Just tonight I notice my steering gear box has a slight leak in the top where the steering wheel column goes into the steering gear box. Could this problem be my steering gear box, just from a little leak?

Anyone have any ideas?

[Beuford]

It sounds like someone adjusted the slack in the sreering box to tight. There is an allen bolt in the top of the box with a lock nut on it. Loosen the nut and adjust the screw for more free play in the wheel. It doesn't take much to make a difference.

[Stocker]

^ Beat me to it, that's exactly what it sounds like.

[fastom]

Did you have any front end work done? Sounds like the drag link is on backwards!