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Old 10-07-2013, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by eatont9999 View Post
I used a bolt to lock the steering box at center during the install. I also used the steering lock to hold the steering wheel during installation. Apparently there is enough play with the lock engaged to cause this problem.

If I take the steering wheel off to recenter it, won't that leave the turn signals from cancelling at the right time?
It depends on how crooked it is.

Yes, there is a bit of play, but we're talking about a few degrees here. But you can wiggle the input shaft with your fingers to get the right position. Again, it's the difference between one spline and another.

If you're really unhappy with it I'd say pull the steering wheel and center it that way. Unless you're moving the wheel 1/2 a turn I don't see it messing with the turn signals, especially if you've locked the box in the center position.
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