Steering Shaft Reconnect

[Rodd]

I disconnected my steering shaft inside the cab and in the motor bay to install a new hydroboost. Trying to put it back together and I can't get it to grow/lengthen 2 inches. Is there a trick to get it to lenthen? I have it disconnected in the cab and pushed it toward the firewall as far as it will go. Any thoughts?>

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

The shaft 5hat goes from the steering box to the intermediate shaft collapses. Over time they get rusty and don't move easily, but thats the one that extends out.

 

[Rodd]

It isn't rusty it's a California truck. Would some pb blaster help? and if so where should I spray it?

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Mines a Florida truck, and was surprised at how much rust was down inside the shaft. Also there is a spring in it that holds tension on it, so you're going to have to just pry it back up into place.

 

[Rodd]

Thanks!

 

[jrsavoie]

It isn't rusty it's a California truck. Would some pb blaster help? and if so where should I spray it?

Be careful what you get PB Blaster, Brake Clean and other products on. Some will instantly ruin a lot of plastics and rubbers we have on our vehicles.

I've sen different brands of brake Clean melt plastic that was not affected by the previous can that ran out.