Putting crush column back on

[IndyCuda]

Any tips for putting the crush column back on? The splines appear and feel to be in line, but I can't get it on far  enough to thread the retaining nut. I have tried a little penetratig oil, and don't want to beat on it. Should there be that much resistance? any ideas?

[mojavered]

Did you get some paint on there when you repainted it?  Also, are you making sure that you are lining up the splines the right way?  If I remember right, there is one groove that is larger than the rest.

[72rtchallenger]

Did you get some paint on there when you repainted it?  Also, are you making sure that you are lining up the splines the right way?  If I remember right, there is one groove that is larger than the rest.

[IndyCuda]

Twas the paint....didn't take much. Thanx fellas