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steering columb binding duster #647522 03/21/10 10:46 PM 03/21/10 10:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA N Nick Mineau OP enthusiast
Nick Mineau OP enthusiast N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA	hi i have a 76 duster with p/s and the columb binds causing the wheel not to return after a corner. if i lift up ont the steering wheel you can tell that it frees up the columb. any ideas on how to fix it. thanks

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: Nick Mineau] #647523 03/21/10 10:48 PM 03/21/10 10:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,415 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN... N NITROUSN I Live Here
NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,415 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	You have to be sure if its the column or gear box.

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: Nick Mineau] #647524 03/21/10 11:06 PM 03/21/10 11:06 PM
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ledft79 mopar Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 587 minot north dakota	My 71 chally does the same thing. The inside of the steering column pulls in and out about 3/8ths of an inch. When it is in, it bindes up, when you pull it out it turns smooth. There is a bad bushing or bearing some where, but I am not sure what parts it needs or if you can even still get parts for it. I've been waiting for a used column to pass my path. 5879860-01-12-201010;00;09PM.JPG (32 downloads) DRIVE EM, DONT HIDE EM.

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: NITROUSN] #647525 03/21/10 11:08 PM 03/21/10 11:08 PM
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Nick Mineau OP enthusiast N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA	its defently in the columb. 100% shure it is before the gear box.

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: ledft79] #647526 03/21/10 11:10 PM 03/21/10 11:10 PM
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Nick Mineau OP enthusiast N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA	thats exactly what mine does. so there are berings in their? i can pull my wheel in/ out 1/4 inch

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: Nick Mineau] #647527 03/21/10 11:13 PM 03/21/10 11:13 PM
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Nick Mineau OP enthusiast N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA	i work at advanced auto so if i pull it apart and get some crossed part#'s i'll let you know how to get them. know i gust need tot know how to pull it apart.

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: Nick Mineau] #647528 03/22/10 11:27 PM 03/22/10 11:27 PM
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ledft79 mopar Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 587 minot north dakota	I was going to make sure that I had access to a spair steering column before I rip into mine. That way when I get into it, if I can't get parts, or just can't figure it out, I can get it back on the road right away, with the spair column. I can't be without my wheels. If you do figure out what it takes, I would be interested in the info. 5881964-mychallengerinterrior.JPG (29 downloads) DRIVE EM, DONT HIDE EM.

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: Nick Mineau] #647529 03/23/10 10:02 AM 03/23/10 10:02 AM
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doctor_mopar super stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,043 Slidell, La.	Had that problem before. You may need to adjust the 3 bolt pattern mount that is at the base of the column, and retains it to the floor. If the steering shaft is not centered in it, it will bind. Another possibility, is the bearing at the top of the column. You would have to pull the steering wheel to get down to it. I suspect the adjustment on the column first though. ------------------------ It doesn't matter what you do.........As long as you look good doing it !

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: Nick Mineau] #647530 04/03/10 10:29 PM 04/03/10 10:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 587 minot north dakota ledft79 mopar
ledft79 mopar Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 587 minot north dakota	Quote: hi i have a 76 duster with p/s and the columb binds causing the wheel not to return after a corner. if i lift up ont the steering wheel you can tell that it frees up the columb. any ideas on how to fix it. thanks I just fixed mine today. Mine was missing the snap ring that is on the center shaft, under the crush can. That keeps the can held up, and away, from rubbing and binding on the outer column when turning. A 59 cent fix, you cant beat that. Now it steers free and easy, with no binding. 5906128-01-12-201010;06;53PM.JPG (36 downloads) DRIVE EM, DONT HIDE EM.

Re: steering columb binding duster [Re: doctor_mopar] #647531 04/04/10 04:42 AM 04/04/10 04:42 AM
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IMGTX I Live Here Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,234 Looking for a way out of Middl...	Quote: Had that problem before. You may need to adjust the 3 bolt pattern mount that is at the base of the column, and retains it to the floor. If the steering shaft is not centered in it, it will bind. Another possibility, is the bearing at the top of the column. You would have to pull the steering wheel to get down to it. I suspect the adjustment on the column first though. Two votes for this fix. It's not as serious as it sounds to fix.

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