BGarofalo Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I have been meaning to straighten out the wheel in my CL so I figured I would give a quick how-to. Trucks without adjustable draglinks or twin steering boxes can end up with a crooked wheel when components are changed. Here are the steps to adjusting the wheel back to center. 1.Drive straight to center the steering. 2.The rubber cap can just be pried off. Sometimes the inner cup will stay with it other times it will separate. 3. Unplug your horn connection wire. 4. Remove the inner cup by prying up. (if it didn't already come out with the rubber) 5. Remove the center nut. 6. Using a suitable puller pop the wheel off. (There are 2 threaded holes to grab the wheel) Usually come off with minimal force. 7. Align the wheel straight and re-assemble. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thank you for that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Ok guys I have a issue..I tried to remove the wheel with no luck..so I moved it on the first joint at the box ..the 1 on the top of the adapter..moved it about half inch to the left and now I can only turn the wheel about 6 inches in either direction not even enough to turn the truck much..I plan to put it back where it was at but why is this ..I didn't move the gear on the steering box ..just pick the shaftup and turn it to the left about half inch.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 because the uni joints are now out of phase I would guess and are binding as the uni's are on sharp angles Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hummmm makes sense thinking about it ..guess I'm stuck with a out of line steering wheel.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Shouldnt be but you gotta adjust the drag link or what ever you call it that goes between the steering box arm and the doo kicky off the king pin end So you need to shorten or lengthen that link to the steering wheel is back facing the right way Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The one that you have to adjust is the one the clamps onto the box. Remove the 2 bolts that hold the bearing on so it gives you room to pull up on the shaft. Remove the cross bolt that goes through the bottom yoke. Spread the yoke apart if needed the pull up on the shaft. That section is not timed however from there up is timed and improper timing will make it bind. Remember you also have a u-joint under the dash as well. I've been down this road before. Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thank you guys I got it fixed..I took the bottom coupler off the gear box and turned it to where I needed and works great..thanks for all the help..now I have to replace a set of Orings on 1 of the injectors.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 When you do the o-rings, Mack has a service bulletin to replace the allen bolts also that hold the pump in. They are pron to breaking. Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48938-how-to-remove-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-364988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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