What to do if you have a bad steering column?

Whether you have a tilt or non-tilt, automatic or standard transmission, floor shift or column shift, using one of our “REBUILT STEERING COLUMNS” will make your job easier by simply swapping your bad column for our rebuilt one. We have over 60 sets of STEP-BY-STEP instructions to help you repair any problem you might have with yoursteering column.

Can a Ford truck steering column be rebuilt?

New, used and reconditioned parts makeup our huge inventory to help you with your steering column repair needs. We now offer those hard-to-find Rebuilt Steering Columns for Ford trucks. These OEM Ford steering columns have been completely overhauled by a technician in our shop.

How is the tilt of the steering column maintained?

The tilt adjustment is maintained by toothed pawls that engage the pins in the top of the lower housing. When the tilt release lever is pulled it releases the pawls and allows the upper column to pivot up and down on the tilt pivot pins.

How many sets of instructions are there for replacing a steering column?

We have over 60 sets of STEP-BY-STEP instructions to help you repair any problem you might have with yoursteering column. Damaged steering columns from wear and tear or those just needing some special attention after years of service can be restored to fully functioning condition.

What happens when the shifter cable is out of adjustment?

If the cable is out of adjustment, you’ll experience the same symptoms as you would if the cable was stretched. If the transmission is stuck in any gear except neutral or park, and is equipped with a park-neutral safety switch on the interior shifter assembly, the vehicle will lunge forward or backward if you try to start the engine.

Why does my shifter Grind when I release the clutch?

When the cable is stretched, the grinding happens when you release the clutch, even if the shifter inside is pushed all the way forward for odd gears, or pulled backward for even gears and reverse.

How does the third shift cable work on a manual transmission?

Moving your shifter left or right pushes or pulls the other cable, moving the shifter assembly up and down. If you have a six-speed manual transmission, your vehicle may have a third shift cable that moves a lock-out lever.

Where can I buy new steering column parts?

With our full “STEERING COLUMN PARTS” inventory of the most commonly needed items on domestic vehicles, we make it easy for you to buy exactly what you need. New, used and reconditioned parts makeup our huge inventory to help you with your steering column repair needs. We now offer those hard-to-find Rebuilt Steering Columns for Ford trucks.

How old is the steering column on a Ford truck?

We offer columns for Ford trucks ranging in coverage from 1980 through 2007. Whether you have a tilt or non-tilt, automatic or standard transmission, floor shift or column shift, using one of our “REBUILT STEERING COLUMNS” will make your job easier by simply swapping your bad column for our rebuilt one.

How much does it cost to replace a steering column?

The cost for the steering column part itself will only be about $100 if it is used or $300 if it is new. However, the labor is what will cost you the most money for replacing the steering column. It will take more than a couple of hours for a mechanic to remove your old steering column and then replace it with…

How is the steering column connected to the suspension?

The steering column is connected to the suspension of a vehicle. More specifically, the steering column is the link between the steering wheel and the steering mechanism of a vehicle. This means that when a driver turns the steering wheel with their hands, the steering column is transferring this torque power to the steering shaft and pinion.

When do you need to replace your steering column?

A bad steering column is not something you should leave alone because it will impact your driving ability and risk the lives of you, your passengers, and others on the road. To recognize when you need to replace your steering column, below five of the most common signs that indicate when it has gone bad.

What are the symptoms of a bad steering column?

5 Symptoms of a Bad Steering Column and Replacement Cost 1 Steering Wheel Not Centered. 2 Strange Sounds. 3 Steering Wheel Tilt Malfunction. 4 Hard to Turn. 5 Dirty Steering System.

What to do if your steering wheel is bad?

Most power steering vehicles have a steering tilt function which lets the driver change the angle of the steering wheel. This option is supposed to help the driver position the steering wheel more comfortably for them to operate. If this steering tilt option malfunctions, it is likely due to a bad component of the steering column.

Can a shifter be removed from a steering column?

If your ride has a shifter on the column and the shift indicator is mechanical, you will need to make sure you don’t break the cable as you lower the column. If you have one of these, make a mark where the clip goes and remove it before you lower the column.

What to do if you have a bad steering column?