Steering Wheel Loose
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From: Fairfax, VA
Steering Wheel Loose
I have a 1993 coupe and the steering wheel tilt mechanism is loose. The wheel has a lot of play in it. I can move it about 2 inches from 2 - 8 o'clock. I failed inspection - the inspector said the wheel may fall off - which I doubt.... It seems as if the tilt lever is allowing too much play or else the bolts are loose holding the tilt mechanism in place. Any ideas? Thanks.
Jim
Jim
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From: Muskego Wisconsin
Same thing here, I believe it's a problem with the tilt knuckle. And i believe it comes from people pushing and pulling on the steering wheel entering and exiting the car. It also seems to me it's not and easy fix as the air bag and plastic blinker stuff and all the rest of the crap in there needs to be removed just to get at the knuckel, which likely comes as a unit. (steering column)
Too bad the knuckel head at the DMV caught it.
Too bad the knuckel head at the DMV caught it.
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Le Mans Master
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From: South Carolina
St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Chris May at the Chevy dealership helped me allot with the parts, which most (at least the ones you need) are available.
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1990 Vette Steering Column Question
Hey Guys,
I have a 1990, auto, with airbag. My steering column is also loose. Question: Would the column parts and repair process be the same for my 1990 as what is listed in the link that you provided below? Has anyone replaired a loose column on a 1990 auto with airbag? I have never done this type of repair to my vette. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
HEre is the link that I was referring to:
http://domesticmisfits.net/forums/vi...ring+clumn+fix
I have a 1990, auto, with airbag. My steering column is also loose. Question: Would the column parts and repair process be the same for my 1990 as what is listed in the link that you provided below? Has anyone replaired a loose column on a 1990 auto with airbag? I have never done this type of repair to my vette. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
HEre is the link that I was referring to:
http://domesticmisfits.net/forums/vi...ring+clumn+fix
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Chris Said this is all I needed, Bought a couple months ago