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ezloader · 10-20-2023, 03:18 PM

Hello All'
I removed bottom of steering column parts bearings etc,I then with great difficulty got the upper bushing out. When I removed the upper bushing the shaft slid down and rested on the floor.
Can I just slide it back up or do I need to remove part of the steering box so the worm gear could end up where its supposed to be.
When I try to push it back up it stops about 3'' short for the wheel. I figured if it fell out it should go back in LOL.
pitman arm was still attached so sure could use some advice.
Tks for all the past help you folks are great.
DJ

rotorwrench · 10-20-2023, 03:30 PM

Since it is a worm screw drive, it may need to be rotated back in but the sector gear has to be indexed for proper position in straight ahead centering. The spline steering wheel type are likely less critical than the keyed type but it still has to center with the same basic amount of shaft turns lock to lock.

Worst case would require the sector to be pulled out to center it but you may be able to play with it and get it indexed. This wouldn't be possible on 2-tooth.

nkaminar · 10-20-2023, 03:57 PM

I will second what Rotorwrench said. The centering is not critical as it will be centered when the pitman arm and drag link are connected up with the wheels straight ahead. If you do want to center it, turn the shaft from lock to lock and count the turns than go back half that number.

ezloader · 10-25-2023, 07:26 PM

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Thanks for your help guys ,pulled the column and got it figured out..
Good info !

10-20-2023, 03:18 PM	#1
ezloader Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton ga Posts: 44	7tooth steering shaft install Hello All' I removed bottom of steering column parts bearings etc,I then with great difficulty got the upper bushing out. When I removed the upper bushing the shaft slid down and rested on the floor. Can I just slide it back up or do I need to remove part of the steering box so the worm gear could end up where its supposed to be. When I try to push it back up it stops about 3'' short for the wheel. I figured if it fell out it should go back in LOL. pitman arm was still attached so sure could use some advice. Tks for all the past help you folks are great. DJ

10-20-2023, 03:30 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,520	Re: 7tooth steering shaft install Since it is a worm screw drive, it may need to be rotated back in but the sector gear has to be indexed for proper position in straight ahead centering. The spline steering wheel type are likely less critical than the keyed type but it still has to center with the same basic amount of shaft turns lock to lock. Worst case would require the sector to be pulled out to center it but you may be able to play with it and get it indexed. This wouldn't be possible on 2-tooth. Last edited by rotorwrench; 10-20-2023 at 03:35 PM.

10-20-2023, 03:57 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 4,080	Re: 7tooth steering shaft install I will second what Rotorwrench said. The centering is not critical as it will be centered when the pitman arm and drag link are connected up with the wheels straight ahead. If you do want to center it, turn the shaft from lock to lock and count the turns than go back half that number. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-25-2023, 07:26 PM	#4
ezloader Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton ga Posts: 44	Re: 7tooth steering shaft install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for your help guys ,pulled the column and got it figured out.. Good info !