Steering Wheel

[Disco0311]

Hi:
I have been following your forums for a long time now. Maybe one of you can help me.
Problem: I replaced my horn switches and the wiper switch - I had to pull the steering wheel out - replaced the parts - now I cant place back the steering wheel back into posittion - It slides easily a little, but stops half way - this is causing a craking noise in the steering wheel when you turn it - Do I need a special tool ..... please I live far away from the mecanic, so I want to try to solve this.
thanks
Luis (2003 Discovery II, 60000 miles)

 

[joey]

It looks like any other steering wheel install, just line up the pin Slide it into place and use a new locking nut. Tighten to 32 ft lbs of torque.

 

[Disco0311]

I think that maybe the problem is that I'm not using a new self locking nut. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I will buy a new one and use a torque wrench. Which I will should I buy, should I buy a normal one or a dial type torque meter. I ratter buy one that I will always use in my Disco.
Luis

 

[joey]

I prefer the dial type, they seem to be very accurate.