The actuator rod is bent or restricted.

1. Inspect the actuator rod.
2. Replace as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

There are burrs on any of the following components:

1. Inspect the components.
2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble (Column Shift).

Any of the following components are damaged:

1. Inspect the components.
2. Replace the components as needed.

There is a distorted coupling slot in the rack.

The housing to cover is misaligned.

1. Inspect the housing.
2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The ignition switch mounting bracket is bent.

1. Inspect the bracket.
2. Replace the bracket as needed. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

The shift linkage is maladjusted.

1. Inspect the shift linkage.
2. Replace the shift linkage as needed. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

The rack preload spring is broken or deformed.

Replace the rack preload spring as needed. Refer to Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Floor Shift) or Steering Column Housing - Disassemble (Column Shift).

The sector shaft is bent.

Replace the sector shaft as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .