possibility is a partially crushed crush zone. i had one in a saab once. i changed out the steering wheel and in getting it off i used the old fashoned hit the steering stud with a big hammer while pulling the steering wheel method. well i hit a little too hard. it eventually wore down and stopped rubbing.

that method always worked on my old 'merican cars.

tom w

__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.