John Deer 420. Steering not working and ''threw up'' fluid out the column. The wheels will not turn when you turn the wheel. What is wrong?

Strangely this is a known issue. I fixed my squeaking by spraying the gap behind the steering wheel and the the dash with Jigaloo, which is a dry silicone lubricant. Spray it just before you start driving.

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Oct 10, 2009 - There are two bolts that hold the column in place. Before you go to work on those, push on your steering wheel to see if it is still squeaking.

Seal is leaking on power steering hand pump at bottom of steering column

Not "strength" it sounds like you're so low on hydraulic fluid that only when you retract the steering cylinder is there enough to go up.

Good way to mess up your hydraulic pump. Add more fluid.

Get you same psi valve, May blown the again.

Hi Igray, there is nothing wrong. When the steering wheel lock engages it is a mechanical engagement which drops a metal ****** into a slot in the steering column. It is usually required to either lift or lower the wheel a little to disengage. Regards John

usually a washer and a cotter pin, or a nut and bolt at the steering wheel

If you have the main nut removed, you can give the steering shaft a few shots of penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster (available at auto parts stores). After lubing, let it soak at least a few hours. 24 is good. You may have to get one of those cheap "gear pullers" from like the Harbor Freight store to finally pull it off though.

This may or may not have anything to do with the accident. It is common for the bolts that hold the steering head to the column to back out over time. This can be fixed by removing the steering column shrouds and the steering wheel and completely removing the bolts and reinstalling them with thread-locker.

Then it is possible that the impact caused your column to partially collapse. (It is designed to do this to absorb impact and reduce injury) I don't know how hard you hit. Nobody can tell you for sure without some disassembly and inspection.

Just had same problem with my craftsmen. There is a very inadequate little nylon bushing supposed to keep that shaft stable. When worn out it allows that shaft to move and puts the gears in a bind. It is located on the end closest to arced gear where shaft hooks to drag link. Its a pain.

mine did the same thing. Where the steering column goes through the firewall (floor) there is a rubber seal. That seal has gotten dry. Apply a small amount of lube where the shaft goes through and turn the steering wheel. This helped eliminate my squeal.