Steering Column Instalation 1970 Challenger

[broughj]

I'm reinstalling the steering column in my Challenger.  The FSM says that I must use a centering tool to center the shaft in the column at the lower end before tightening up the bolts that hold the column.  I don't have the tool.  I've installed it by just eyeballing the centering.  It is close, but not perfect.  Is there a better way to do this without the tool?  Is it really that important if the lockout tube in the column is not rubbing on the shaft?

Thanks,

John Brough

[FE5CUDA]

Yep, have your buddy center the tube around the shaft while your head is under the dash tightening the 3 bolts.

[BIGSHCLUNK]

As I recall (been awhile) ... You will kno if the adjustment isn't right cause there will be a starting issue or a shifting issue. Never had the tool.. but you'll know right away... (trust me  )