dankloe

My grandsons 94 f150 popped the bolts holding the steering box to frame. I bought a rebuilt box and installed it to frame,,hooked up pitman arm, everything went fine. The problem is I can not get the spline shaft from steering column to start on the new gear box.....I am missing something need advice..........I even tried putting old box back on, and can not get it to start on either......HELP

Chris_1

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I think there may be a "blank" spot in the splines (I think, I can't check at the moment) so that it only fits one way. Check if there are splines all the way around or if there's one spot that has to line up exactly.

dankloe

yes there is blank spot,,,,I allowed for this....it will not start...

fltdriver

Try turning the wheels slightly to help it start.

Chris_1

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Assuming that it's the right s/box it should go. Maybe try cleaning out the splines on the female part ? Toothbrush and solvent.

dankloe

I am old and blind.....finally was able to squint and see flat spot on the steering shaft, I assumed it would be right where the pinch bolt goes through the steering clamp.....wrong, after I got it lined up went on so ez I almost hurt myself....thanks for all ya'lls advice.....Be back when sumpin else tears up.

Pwaho

Thanks for reporting back with what you found. You should have had that grandson helping you out!

dankloe

Grand son helped,,,,,,anybody know torque for steering bots to frame, pitman arm nut, and steering pinch clamp bolt, and should I use red Loctite.