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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 03:51 PM
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So I used the Dorman 31002 kit and put the shaft back in and now my steering wheel is crooked to the left when driving straight. Did I put it back in the wrong spines. I thought because it had a flat spot it couldn't only go on one way. Any help would be appreciated
 
Old Oct 12, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CODEE_
So I used the Dorman 31002 kit and put the shaft back in and now my steering wheel is crooked to the left when driving straight. Did I put it back in the wrong spines. I thought because it had a flat spot it couldn't only go on one way. Any help would be appreciated
It is easy to get off by a spline or two.
 
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Pull it back out, make sure your front wheels are straight before pulling it. Have someone hold the steering wheel straight when reinstalling.
 
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Originally Posted by AJBert
Pull it back out, make sure your front wheels are straight before pulling it. Have someone hold the steering wheel straight when reinstalling.
I skipped two splines and now it's good. I have a wore out tulip joint so it was making it hard to line up properly since I have steering wheel play
 
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Originally Posted by christine_208
It is easy to get off by a spline or two.
Fixed it! I skipped two splines and now I'm good. Thank you
 
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