Sticky steering column - 2005 Ford Ranger

Removing the steering column from a 2006 Scion tC requires careful disassembly of various components and specialized tools. It is recommended to have a mechanic or someone with advanced knowledge and experience with automotive repairs perform this procedure. However, here are general steps that may be involved:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle's battery to disable the electrical system.
2. Remove the driver's side knee panel under the steering column.
3. Locate and disconnect any wiring harnesses or connectors connected to the steering column.
4. Remove any trim pieces, covers, or panels around the steering column, including the steering wheel itself.
5. Locate and remove any bolts or fasteners securing the steering column to the dashboard or other components.
6. Support the steering column to prevent it from falling.
7. Detach any additional connections or components, such as shift interlock cables or the ignition switch.
8. Slowly lower the steering column downward while keeping it clear of obstacles and wiring.
9. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

It is important to consult a repair manual or seek professional guidance specific to your vehicle to ensure accurate and safe removal of the steering column.

Sure, I can help you with that. Here are a few things you can check to see why the steering column on your Grasshopper Junior golf buggy is not staying vertical: Make sure that the locating bolt at the base of the column is tightened all the way. Check for any loose or damaged components in the steering column assembly. Make sure that the steering wheel is properly aligned. If you have checked all of these things and the steering column is still not staying vertical, you may need to take the buggy to a qualified mechanic for further diagnosis and repair. Here are the steps on how to tighten the locating bolt at the base of the steering column on a Grasshopper Junior golf buggy: Locate the locating bolt at the base of the steering column. Use a wrench to tighten the locating bolt clockwise until it is snug. Do not overtighten the locating bolt, as you may strip the threads. Test the steering column to make sure that it is staying vertical. If you have tightened the locating bolt all the way and the steering column is still not staying vertical, you may need to check for any loose or damaged components in the steering column assembly. Here are some of the components you can check: Steering column shaft Steering column bearing Steering column joint Steering wheel If you find any loose or damaged components, you will need to replace them before the steering column will stay vertical. If you have checked all of the components in the steering column assembly and they are not loose or damaged, you may need to make sure that the steering wheel is properly aligned. Here are the steps on how to align the steering wheel on a Grasshopper Junior golf buggy: Locate the steering wheel adjustment screws. Turn the steering wheel adjustment screws clockwise or counterclockwise until the steering wheel is centered. Tighten the steering wheel adjustment screws to secure the steering wheel in place. If you have aligned the steering wheel and the steering column is still not staying vertical, you may need to take the buggy to a qualified mechanic for further diagnosis and repair.

Steering Column Replacement Hope this helps?

Tools Required

• J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin
• J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Removal Procedure

Warning! Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution! The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
Caution! Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.




2. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.




4. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
8. Disconnect the steering column wiring harness connector from the main body wiring harness.
9. Disconnect the shift lever cable from the linear shift assembly.




10. Remove the shift cable retaining clip.




11. Press the shift cable tabs (1) together and remove the shift cable (2) from the steering column.



Caution! The steering column should never be supported only by the lower support bracket. Damage to the lower support could result.
Important Stabilize the studs in order to remove the nuts securing the steering column to the instrument panel.

12. Support the column.




13. Remove the lower steering column retaining nuts.
14. Remove the upper steering column retaining nuts.
Important Discard the clips at the upper steering column support, if equipped. These clips are for assembly plant usage only.

15. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
16. Install the steering column into J 41352 .

could be u joints in the steering column , rack and pinion out of adjustment or something binding up under the steering wheel

Manual Steering Column with JL4) or
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement (Power Steering Column with JL4) ?
Preliminary Procedure Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
1
Steering Angle Sensor Adapter
2
Steering Wheel Position Sensor
Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Tip
If reusing, secure the old steering wheel position sensor before removing it for proper alignment upon reinstallation. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .

Callout

Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
1
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
Procedure Remove the steering column boot seal in order to access the intermediate steering shaft bolt.
2
Intermediate Steering Shaft Nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
47 N?·m (35 lb ft)
3
Intermediate Steering Shaft
Tip
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If necessary, scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing.
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If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.

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Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
2. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

1
Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4)
Notice: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.
Tighten
25 N?·m (18 lb ft)
2
Steering Column
Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

If equipped with AN3, disconnect the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement - Column .

Transfer any parts as needed.

It sounds like the shift tube bushings are worn out. There are usually 2 u shaped clamps that have nylon bushings that hold the shift tube to the steering clumn. If loose, that throws off the shift position, could be btween 2 gears at once, and throws off the park - neutral safety switch. Fix that first.


Item Part Number Description 1 14A664 Air Bag Sliding Contact 2 3530 Upper Steering Column Shroud 3 3518 Steering Column Bearing Sleeve 4 3517 Steering Column Bearing 5 3511 Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing 6 13K359 Multi-Function Switch 7 N808114 Pin 8 N805857 Steering Column Release Lever Pin 9 3D544 Steering Column Release Lever 10 3F609 Tilt Wheel Handle and Shank 11 7361 Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger 12 7210 Gearshift Lever 13 3D657 Steering Column Shaft 14 7B071 Transmission Control Selector Lever Plunger Spring 15 7G357 Gearshift Lever Pin 16 7212 Transmission Column Shift Selector Tube 17 N806582 Tilt Column Pivot Screw 18 7C464 Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip 19 7E400 Gearshift Tube Bushing Clamp 20 - Spacer (Fixed Column) 21 3E729 Steering Shaft (Fixed Column) 22 3F527 Lever Assembly (Manual Transmission) 23 3F530 Pin (Manual Transmission) 24 3F752 Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid 25 7335 Gearshift Lever Socket Bushing 26 7A216 Transmission Shift Selector Position Insert 27 7302 Transmission Selector Lever Arm and Support 28 7E395 Shift Cable and Bracket 29 7210 Gearshift Lever 30 3E691 Steering Column Shift Lock Pawl 31 7W441 Gearshift Lever Pin 32 3676 Steering Column Instrument Panel Bracket 33 3D681 Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer 34 3517 Steering Column Bearing Sleeve 35 3L539 Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring 36 3C674 Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring 37 3C131 Sensor Ring 38 3518 Steering Column Bearing 39 N806423-S56 Steering Column Retaining Nuts 40 14A163 Wiring Harness Retainer 41 3F723 Steering Actuator Housing 42 3B663 Steering Column Lock Lever Pin 43 11572 Ignition Switch 44 3D655 Steering Column Position Spring 45 3D653 Steering Column Locking Lever (LH) 46 3B768 Steering Column Position Lock Spring 47 3B662 Steering Column Locking Lever (RH) 48 3E715 Lower Steering Column Lock Actuator 49 3E696 Steering Column Lock Spring 50 3E691 Steering Column Shaft Lock Pawl 51 3E723 Upper Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator 52 3E695 Steering Column Lock Cam 53 3D656 Steering Column Tilt Flange Bumper 54 14A163 Wiring Harness Retainer 55 391727-S304 Shroud Screws 56 3530 Steering Column Shroud 57 3E717 Steering Column Lock Gear 58 3E700 Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing 59 3C610 Bearing Retainer 60 11582 Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder 61 3L539 Steering Column Tolerance Ring 62 3520 Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring 63 3C610 Snap Ring

The 2001 Dodge caravan has 2 heater cores - front (the main one), and the rear. Removal of the
rear heater core is a whole different procedure than the front.

Front Heater Core - Removal and Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Align the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   CAUTION Before working around the steering wheel or the instrument panel all 2 minutes to pass to allow the air bag module to discharge.
   
4. Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse.
5. Remove the steering column, by removing or disconnect the following:
   
   Lower left side steering column cover Parking brake release cable from the parking brake lever 10 steering column cover liner-to-instrument panel bolts and the cover liner
6. Rotate the key to the LOCK position; then, rotate the steering wheel to the LOCKED position.
   
   Gear selector cable and its mounting bracket as an assembly from the upper steering column mounting bracket 2 instrument cluster trim bezel-to-instrument panel screws, retaining clips and bezel 2 steering column shroud-to-steering column screws and the shroud Steering column-to-intermediate steering shaft coupler
   
7. Loosen but do not remove the 2 lower steering column mounting bracket nuts/washers.
   
   2 upper steering column mounting bracket nuts/washers Steering column assembly from the vehicle
   
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Instrument panel-to-chassis harness interconnect and bracket Lower silencer boot, at the base of the steering shaft
   
9. Working in the engine compartment, pinch off the heater hoses.
   
   Heater core cover. Position some towels under the heater core hoses. Heater core plate and the hoses
   
10. Depress the heater core retaining clips.
11. Lift the accelerator pedal and slide the heater core past it.
12. Depress the brake pedal and remove the heater core from the heater/air conditioning housing assembly.
    
    

    Fig. View of the steering column assembly
    
    
    

    Fig. View of the interconnect and bracket
    
    
    

    Fig. View of the front heater core assembly
    

To install:

1. Depress the brake pedal and install the heater core into the heater/air conditioning housing assembly.
2. Lift the accelerator pedal and slide the heater core past it.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   Heater hoses (using new O-rings) and the heater core plate Heater core cover Heater hoses clamps, working in the engine compartment Lower silencer boot at the base of the steering shaft Instrument panel-to-chassis harness interconnect and bracket
   
4. Install the steering column assembly by installing or connect the following:
   
   Steering column assembly, carefully into the vehicle. 2 upper and 2 lower steering column mounting bracket nuts/washers. Torque the nuts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm). Steering column-to-intermediate steering shaft coupler and tighten the pinch bolt to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm) 2 steering column shroud and the shroud-to-steering column screws Bezel, the retaining clips and the 2 instrument cluster trim bezel-to-instrument panel screws Gear selector cable and its mounting bracket as an assembly to the upper steering column mounting bracket 10 steering column cover liner and the cover liner-to-instrument panel bolts Parking brake release cable to the parking brake lever Lower left side steering column cover. Lower left side steering column cover
   
5. Refill the cooling system.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Run the engine to normal operating temperatures; then, check the climate control operation and check for leaks.

Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

1. Verify that the multifunction turn signal lever is in the center of the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disable the SIR system.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the steering column trim cover.
6. Remove the steering column knee bolster.
7. Remove the steering column wire harness (1) from the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
8. Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire harness (1).
9. Remove the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle wire harness.
10. Disconnect the connectors from the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.

1. Remove the retaining bolts (1) from the multifunction turn signal lever (2).
2. Remove the multifunction turn signal lever (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the multifunction turn signal lever (2). Use a small flat-blade in order to compress the electrical contact and move the multifunction turn signal lever into position.
2. Verify that the electrical contact rests on the canceling cam.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.

1. Install the retaining bolts to the multifunction turn signal lever.

• Tighten the retaining bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.) .

1. Connect the gray and black connectors to the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.
2. Connect the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle wire harness.
3. Install the two wire harness straps to the steering column wire harness (1).
4. Install the steering column wire harness (1) to the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
5. Install the steering column knee bolster.
6. Install the steering column trim cover.
7. Verify that the lever is in the center or the OFF position.
8. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.
9. Enable the SIR system.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

I hope this helps you.

Thanks

The vibration and rubbing may be separate issues. There could be many causes for vibration, ranging from low fluid, sticky rack valves, etc., to the tires simply grapping and releasing on the pavement. If it only does it under heavy use, such as when standing still and turning alot, then I suggest not doing that. It is hard on a car to turn the steering wheel when the car is not moving.

• Ignition Removal Instructions
  
• Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

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• Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

• Put the key in the steering column lock cylinder set (1).

• Turn the key to the "START" position.

• Install a 1/16 allen wrench (2) into the hole on top of the lock module assembly in order to release the steering column lock cylinderset retaining pin.

• Turn the steering column lock cylinder set (1) into the "RUN" position.

• Pull the steering column lock cylinder set (1) out from the lock module assembly.

• Remove the key from the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
  

• Installation Instructions

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• Insert the key into the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
• LIne up the locking tab (2) and the positioning tab (3) of the steering column lock cylinder set with the locking tab slot (5) and the positioning tab slot (4) in the lock module assembly (6).
• Push the steering column lock cylinder set (1) into the lock module assembly (6).
• Rotate the steering column lock cylinder set (1) in the lock module assembly (6) into all positions.
• Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle
• Remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder set (1).
• Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical

I hope this helps and good luck.
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