Originally Posted by Amtrak23

When that bolt is loosened should the joint spin while on the splines or does it need pushed up towards the firewall, wheel turned, then moved back onto the splines?

I loosened the bolt, then took it all the way out and could not get enough slack to straighten the wheel. I then tried pushing the shaft towards the firewall to get it off the joint splines but could only move it about .5". Not enough to straighten the wheel without the gearbox getting engaged.

This is about as far as I could get it to slide up: https://i.imgur.com/DYrcm.jpg

Originally Posted by Red 96'

I'm pretty sure this is a pic of an S10, but it will serve the purpose. The bolt that is circled needs to be loosened, this will allow the splines of the steering shaft to change position. Once the bolt is loose (making sure your wheels are aimed straight ahead), turn the steering wheel until straight. Then, tighten the bolt back down and you should be all set!

Originally Posted by turbowubz

Hey I have the same problem Im looking at your picture trying to figure out where that bolt is, I looked under my jimmy (01 jimmy 2 dr) I cant see that bolt anywhere.. my steering wheel is a quarter way turned to the right when the wheels are straight but yeah can you tell me where that bolt is in reference to something like the rad or front or back of the engine?