After removing steering column cannot get it to reconnect

Hi,

I attached a pic of the column and circled two things. Tell me if you are having trouble at the one I indicated as number 1 or number 2.

If you are talking about number 1, either something isn't properly aligned or the joint is bad. They can bind as you described.

Let me know.

Joe

That is the upper steering shaft. You may have to remove the clock spring to get this. I think you have to recenter the clock spring. That is what is stopping you from it going together.
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2006 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W
Procedures
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Steering Shaft Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
Steering Column Shaft

pic 1

Removal and Installation
1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.

2. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft.
To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. Lbs.).

Pic 2

3. Remove the 2 upper intermediate shaft bearing nuts.
To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. Lbs.).

4. Remove and discard the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt and remove the shaft.
To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. Lbs.).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the SRS. For more additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

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Let me know if this helps.

Joe