Steering woes since cab off repair

[Bigshow]

I had my cab off to repair a leaking bedplate. Since it has been repaired, there is a clicking sound /sticking spot in my steering - any ideas on where to be looking? The repair was warranty, so it will be back to the dealer but wanted to try narrow things down a bit so we can resolve quickly. It was perfect before repair, but the minute I drove it off the lot I could feel something wrong - I would swear its like a bent column?? The tight spot (for a lack of a better term) isnt always at the same place in steering wheel rotation...

[blackcloud2k]

I have been experiencing the same issue. I can not pinpoint what is causing it.

[110Dave]

I swore my steering felt tighter after my cab off repairs. I did find out that I had a bad tie rod end which was some of my problem but the steering still doesn't feel 100 percent right.

[p8ntballn2]

check your pitman arm.. it could have not been tightened back on tight enough if they had to remove it. just a thought

[strokinpower]

I heard a lot of times they will accidentally bend the steering rod from the firewall to the steering box.

[blackcloud2k]

My sticking happened after I did my EGR delete. I disconnected the steering to allow me to get the cooler out, when I put it back together it has a stick to it. I dont think I bent anything....

[Bigshow]

Originally Posted by blackcloud2k

My sticking happened after I did my EGR delete. I disconnected the steering to allow me to get the cooler out, when I put it back together it has a stick to it. I dont think I bent anything....

I havent done any work on mine myself in that area - did you disconnect the coupler?? Is there any room for error on re-assembly??

[blackcloud2k]

yes I disconnected it at the coupler. There is really no room error when putting it back together, it will only go back together one way.

[sinner6.0L]

Never heard of anything like this. The shaft is disconnected in one spot and a couple hydroboost lines are disconnected. Is it possible there might just be some air in the power steering?

[Bigshow]

Originally Posted by sinner6.0L

Never heard of anything like this. The shaft is disconnected in one spot and a couple hydroboost lines are disconnected. Is it possible there might just be some air in the power steering?

I had taken mine back to be bled right after the problem surfaced but to no avail. The gearbox has been changed now too and the problem persists!