I loosen my steering column at the firewall and under the dash, when I removed my dash. After I reinstalled the dash, I noticed that my steering has some resistance when I turn the steering wheel, with the front wheels off the ground. I also noticed my horn goes off when I make a left or right turn. Is there a certain position the column bolts to the firewall so the steering shaft aligns with the steering box correctly? I noticed the mounting holes are pretty large. I have a Borgeson power steering unit. Sorry for the poor quality photos. I wasn't able to show all the location of all the mounting bolts in one photo. Thanks
Steering Column Position/Steering Resistance
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Challenger RTA
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From what I see. It looks like the mounting flange moved up. I would move it back by lifting on the steering wheel and tighten down. Or pull the flange back down and tighten down. There is a plastic retainer in the engine bay end. That allows the shaft to go of center.
I put a bearing in the end to hold it center.
SER205-16, ER205-16, ER-16 1" Bore Insert Bearing with Snap Ring 1"x52mm | eBay
I put a bearing in the end to hold it center.
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Ronbo73
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I noticed you stated the horn would go off when turning the wheel in either direction. Did you change the steering wheel or remove it to make more clearance when puling your dash? I would check the connection from the crush can to the horn switch under your horn button. The wire may be rubbing and grounding out which would trigger the horn to go off while turning your steering wheel.
I looked in the engine bay and noticed that the steering shaft is not centered and rubbing on the piece around it (not sure what that part is called). This is probably causing the steering wheel to have resistance. Where did you get the bearing? I looked and I didn't see the plastic piece you mentioned. I was thinking the column needs to be rebuilt. I watch the Cuda Cody's videos. It doesn't look too difficult. Thanks
I didn't remove the steering wheel. I removed the mount below the dash and loosened the base plate. I'm going to center the steering shaft and check the wiring for the horn. Thanks.
I found out why my horn was going off. The insulation coating under the horn contact ring had worn off. I was wondering what the greenish material was in my steering column was.
Xcudame
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With the three bolts that hold the steering column plate to the firewall slightly loose so you can wiggle everything around, you can center the steering shaft inside the tube. I used to use cut down popsicle sticks in three places to hold the shaft centered into the tube, and then tightened the three mounting plate screws.
aussiemark
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That's the 1970 only shift lock it locks thr shifter in park when you remove the key. I don't think that bearing will fit in this set up ?
I did something similar. I used wood wedges. It worked great. Thanks
Katfish
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Great question, wondering this too.
I'd like to add the bearing.
Challenger RTA
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The #1 post I responded to, didn't show the column with the shift lock tube. The bearing won't fit it unless the tube was removed.
Is this bearing specific for the steering shaft or is it a generic bearing? How is it held in place? If it's generic, do you have the bearing size? Thanks
Challenger RTA
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It's a generic bearing. There was a plastic for the better word seal. Click on the link. It will take you to it. It holds the shaft in place and a better seal too. SER205-16, ER205-16, ER-16 1" Bore Insert Bearing with Snap Ring 1"x52mm | eBay
Katfish
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Can that lock out tube be removed without completely taking the column apart?
bc3j
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From the picture in post#4 that can be easily centered. From the inside remove the “O” ring retaining plate and slide it up. Then loosen the three bolts on the floor plate and have someone outside looking at the shaft while the floor plate is moved around from the inside until the shaft is centered. Tighten the three floor plate bolts, slide the O ring retainer plate back down and reattach with the two bolts. I centered mine like that.
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