A damaged actuator rod

Replace the actuator rod.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A restricted or bent actuator rod

Replace the actuator rod.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

There are burrs on any of the following components:

Inspect the components. Service the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A distorted coupling slot in the rack

Clean, inspect and replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A misaligned housing to cover

Inspect the components. Service the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A bent ignition switch mounting bracket

Inspect the bracket. Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A improperly adjusted shift linkage

Inspect the linkage. Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

A broken or deformed rack preload spring

Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A bent steering shaft

Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .