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RET · 04-17-2026, 03:23 PM

On the steering column there are two slots where the locking pin can drop through. One is about 5/8 " the other is about 1 1/4" long. Which one should face up to let the pin drop in?

RET · 04-17-2026, 03:26 PM

How is the pin removed fro the column/. Having difficulty.

RET · 04-17-2026, 03:32 PM

exactly what part or action should I take/.

glennpm · 04-17-2026, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RET

On the steering column there are two slots where the locking pin can drop through. One is about 5/8 " the other is about 1 1/4" long. Which one should face up to let the pin drop in?

Pin drops into the slot shown in the pic I posted above.

at either extreme of movement turn the steering wheel back and forth. You may be able to hear of feel where it is hitting. A mechanic's stethoscope would help.

I really doubt that the steering lock pin is the issue.

Pictures please

RET · 04-17-2026, 03:39 PM

pin drops into that clot but on the column tube there are two different slots 180* apart. I can see clear down the column. Nothing there except when the pin is turned down?

RET · 04-17-2026, 04:36 PM

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problem solved. Long slot on steering column has to be up/ centered to allow full access of locking slot on steering shaft. Mine must have rotated. a bit one way or another. Steering wheel caught the slot on the steering column at 1 to 1 1/3 rotation of steering wheel. Stopped it from turning more either way. Hope my headache helps someone in the future and thanks to all who added insight about this. Ray (Rotator cup surgery sucks.)

04-17-2026, 03:23 PM	#21
RET Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26	Re: Steering gear troubleshoot 40 truck On the steering column there are two slots where the locking pin can drop through. One is about 5/8 " the other is about 1 1/4" long. Which one should face up to let the pin drop in?

04-17-2026, 03:26 PM	#22
RET Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26	Re: Steering gear troubleshoot 40 truck How is the pin removed fro the column/. Having difficulty.

04-17-2026, 03:32 PM	#23
RET Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26	Re: Steering gear troubleshoot 40 truck exactly what part or action should I take/.

04-17-2026, 03:39 PM	#25
RET Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26	Re: Steering gear troubleshoot 40 truck pin drops into that clot but on the column tube there are two different slots 180* apart. I can see clear down the column. Nothing there except when the pin is turned down?

04-17-2026, 04:36 PM	#26
RET Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26	Re: Steering gear troubleshoot 40 truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) problem solved. Long slot on steering column has to be up/ centered to allow full access of locking slot on steering shaft. Mine must have rotated. a bit one way or another. Steering wheel caught the slot on the steering column at 1 to 1 1/3 rotation of steering wheel. Stopped it from turning more either way. Hope my headache helps someone in the future and thanks to all who added insight about this. Ray (Rotator cup surgery sucks.)