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Steering column jumping around when bumpy
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Steering column jumping around when bumpy
My steering column jumps around pretty bad when i hit bumps at speeds of 60 mph+. Anyone know what i need to replace or tighten up to get it more solid?
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Check your connections under the hood where the shaft connects. Then check under the dash to make sure the two attachinig bolts are tight. There are also two attaching fasteners at the firewall inside the car.
If everything is tight, your issue is in the column knuckle.
If everything is tight, your issue is in the column knuckle.
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The tilt housing repair is probably easier than a heater core job, but not by much.
The last time I did it, I removed the column. however it is possible to just replace the tilt housing pin on the left side with an oversize one without removing your steering wheel- that may be all you need, depending on the severity of the wear.
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The last time I did it, I removed the column. however it is possible to just replace the tilt housing pin on the left side with an oversize one without removing your steering wheel- that may be all you need, depending on the severity of the wear.
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the tilt housing repair is probably easier than a heater core job, but not by much.
The last time i did it, i removed the column. However it is possible to just replace the tilt housing pin on the left side with an oversize one without removing your steering wheel- that may be all you need, depending on the severity of the wear.
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The last time i did it, i removed the column. However it is possible to just replace the tilt housing pin on the left side with an oversize one without removing your steering wheel- that may be all you need, depending on the severity of the wear.
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