datz280 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I have been replacing the shocks, springs, and bushings on my 77. I have nearly completed the front and have run into a problem. My steering is stuck and I can not turn my steering wheel or assembly by hand. I have added the bump steer spacers and have not tightened the tie rod. When I try to tighten the nylon nut on top of the tie rod the thread spins with it. Any suggestions on why my steering is binding and how to tighten the nylon tie rod nut would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam280Z Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Did it turn before? I would guess that the steering being stuck is probably the steering column lock. Make sure that the key is in and turned to the right. You may have to wiggle the steering wheel as you turn the key. The tie rods connect the steering rack to the steering knuckles (below the bumpsteer spacers) and do not have nylon locknuts. I think you are referring to the nut on top of the strut. If the strut turns as you attempt to tighten this nut, the D shaped hole in the upper spring perch is wallowed out. Perfect solution is to replace the offending part. totally workable solution is to use a strap wrench (plumbing section of Lowes) to hold the strut shaft. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datz280 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 I didnt think of the steering lock I will see if this solves the problem tomorrow. the castle nut was replaced by a nylon lock nut on the knuckle. Yup the steering lock was what it was. I don't know why I dindn't think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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