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RET · 04-17-2026, 01:46 PM

Much thanks to all. Problem somewhat solved. I removed the steering column and with the steering wheel on the shaft I get full 3 1/2 to 4 turns of the steering wheel now. No obstructions at pitman arm and tie rod not connected to pitman arm. something inside the column is binding. Im going to try to remove all the shaft lock mechanism inside the column mount to see if it eliminates it all together. Yay. I don' have to remove the box and open it back up now. Crappy thing is I've had recent rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder. Had to make a makeshift winch to hold the weight installing it. Any suggestions on a problematic column lock issue?

04-17-2026, 01:46 PM	#17
RET Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26	Re: Steering gear troubleshoot 40 truck Much thanks to all. Problem somewhat solved. I removed the steering column and with the steering wheel on the shaft I get full 3 1/2 to 4 turns of the steering wheel now. No obstructions at pitman arm and tie rod not connected to pitman arm. something inside the column is binding. Im going to try to remove all the shaft lock mechanism inside the column mount to see if it eliminates it all together. Yay. I don' have to remove the box and open it back up now. Crappy thing is I've had recent rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder. Had to make a makeshift winch to hold the weight installing it. Any suggestions on a problematic column lock issue?