Adjusting steering alignment
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,568
Likes: 33
From: Swansea SC
I too like Franklin have changed my steering gear and the steering wheel is off a bit. Been this way since 2018 and my alignment is correct . I have pulled other steering wheels Mopar-International used certain type pullers for each. Puller required for our ford trucks ? TR
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 7,178
Likes: 1,174
Yes. Here's my simple homemade version. Works like a champ. See post #1310 in this long thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18663784
Make sure to leave the nut loosely installed so the wheel doesn't fly off when it breaks free.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18663784
Make sure to leave the nut loosely installed so the wheel doesn't fly off when it breaks free.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 7,178
Likes: 1,174
On my ‘84, the holes in the steering wheel were threaded 5/16”-24.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Jefferson, GA
Our master Ford engineer who left us unexpectedly also said something about the master spline. I have no doubt that Ford might have put a master spline on there, but it doesn't seem to work, you can put the steering wheel anywhere you want.
I changed the steering box on my 89 when the bottom seal blew out. Everything was centered and good, all I did was change the steering box, and after that my steering wheel was off. It drove fine afterward, so all I did was pull the wheel off and set it to the correct position and stuck it back on. No problems so far.
I changed the steering box on my 89 when the bottom seal blew out. Everything was centered and good, all I did was change the steering box, and after that my steering wheel was off. It drove fine afterward, so all I did was pull the wheel off and set it to the correct position and stuck it back on. No problems so far.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,568
Likes: 33
From: Swansea SC
Good to know , found metal ,the 5\16- 24 x 2 inches are are to find ,but flea bay has them.I did find a steering wheel puller in one of my tool boxes .still going to make Karl’s version.I like simple.TR