Recent content by cc9016

Thank you gkk. I have also removed the steering several times and just as you said it went back on easily. Everything aligned and no torque wrench was necessary everything seated to all other parts of the steering wheel shaft and the steering column. BUT I still got SLOP in the steering column...

Yes. I'm reassembling the wheel assembly exactly the way it came off the steering column. cc9016

Going to remove the steering wheel again and try heating the wheel at 100 degrees in the oven. Then hoping it will expand enough to seat properly without forcing it.

Nope not he case (wish it was that easy). nothing keyed on the shaft but it is a well splined top shaft which is well aliened with the same on the steering wheel female receiver that is molded into the SW.

I just replaced a broken tachometer cable and everything well smooth except when I got to replacing the steering wheel. I know it need to be seated on the steering shaft but what is the trick to do so? I have replaced the rubber bushing correctly and when I go to tighten and seat the wheel it...

Please advise on what TBN stands for.:) TY cc9016

Thank you to North Idaho Wolfman for providing a quick response to my last post and his clear resolution to my dilemma. As they say it was clear as the nose on my face and I got tell ya I feel a little %&$*!@& stupid that I didn't see the how the front drive shaft splits the oil pan. That was a...

Thank you all for your replies. To those who mentioned I only drained from one drain plug, you are correct. That's exactly what I did but the manual clearly mentions to drain the oil, remove the drain plug. It does not say plugs (plural) or both. When looking at the bottom of the of the oil pan...

I recently acquired a 2012 L3800 and changed the oil and filter this past Saturday (02/27). Prior to making the oil change I referred to the Owners Manual for the correct amount that would be required for the change. The manual stated the L3800 HST would required 7.5 qts. with a new filter also...