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Replaced steer column u joint by steer box problems helpppp

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by JakeBrakeChampion, Dec 21, 2011.

  1. Dec 21, 2011 #1
    JakeBrakeChampion

    JakeBrakeChampion Light Load Member

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    Well I replaced the u joint as the old one was worn right out. Steering is nice and tight now but my steering wheel is backwards. There's a arrow on the column above the bearing by the grease fitting but none on the part that slides inside. I take it this is how to line it up. How can I get this straightend out. Kwt800
     
    JakeBrakeChampion, Dec 21, 2011
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  3. Dec 21, 2011 #2
    bender

    bender Road Train Member

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    Remove the yoke from the steering gear input shaft.
    Separate the slip yoke and rotate 180 degrees, reassemble.
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2011 #3
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    helps if you straighten your wheels first before disassembly, it took me 3 attemts, to get mine correct, when i changed both of mine.
     
    AUSSIE DAVE, Dec 21, 2011
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  5. Dec 21, 2011 #4
    Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    You're lucky. I was told by Pete that you can't just replace the Ujoints but shaft assemblies that have the ujoints.
     
    Gears, Dec 21, 2011
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  7. Dec 21, 2011 #5
    07-379Pete

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    BINGO!

    Next time make sure the wheels are straight and take a parts marker and mark all parts in a line and when its time to reassemble line the lines back up.
     
    07-379Pete, Dec 21, 2011
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  8. Dec 21, 2011 #6
    07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    Please tell us you didnt believe them!!
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2011 #7
    SmoothShifter

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    In the world of big truck truckin' - it's always best to take a punch and put a couple of marks on the parts you need to reassemble in exactly the same position you took them apart. Edit, or what 379 Pete said - a marker works just as well.

    I was kind of miffed that you are working on steering gear and coming on here to ask a question with an obvious answer. Attention to detail is of great importance when working on steering and brake components. A forgotten cotter pin can kill someone.
     
    SmoothShifter, Dec 21, 2011
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  10. Dec 21, 2011 #8
    DL550CAT

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    Another thing is before you take it apart also look to see where you want the zerks to be. It will make it alot easier to grease later.
     
    DL550CAT, Dec 21, 2011
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    Gears Thanks this.
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