cross threaded steering wheel shaft • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **turbocal** » 17 Mar 2004 23:12

I have a 1970 Challenger. While trying to put the nut back onto the steering wheel shaft to replace the steering wheel i cross threaded the shaft. Can this be repaired, if not what can I do. Thank you, Calvin

by **dave-r** » 18 Mar 2004 8:21

Depends how bad it is and how far down you damaged it. If it is just the top few threads you will be fine.

You need to run a die down it to re-cut the thread. If the thread has not been damaged where the nut seats you will be OK.

by **turbocal** » 20 Mar 2004 17:37

Thanks for the help, and it is just the tip that is causing the problem, cant get the nut to start. However, i'm not familiar with dies. Where can i get a die from, do I need any other type of machinery to use it, or is this a tool that i can get at a local auto parts store, thanks , calvin

by **marco** » 21 Mar 2004 5:52

its hand held and you can get a set at lowe's or homedepot or any hardware store.

by **dave-r** » 21 Mar 2004 18:23

If it is just the very top thread you might get away with a simple clean-up with a small file. Make sure it is not the nut that is damaged.