Steer Column vibrations
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Burning Brakes
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From: Coldville
Steer Column vibrations
Looking for some help with Steer Column.
It feels loose and wiggles slightly when I hit a bump in the road.
If I accelerate on to the freeway or pass someone it’s ok but when I get off the gas the sucker wobbles (the car doesnt just the wheel).
I have read that there are some column screws that can come loose has anyone checked or replaced them on their car?
It’s a 1986 model.
Also how hard of a job is it? Tools?
Looked for a previous tread but couldn’t find,
Thanks
It feels loose and wiggles slightly when I hit a bump in the road.
If I accelerate on to the freeway or pass someone it’s ok but when I get off the gas the sucker wobbles (the car doesnt just the wheel).
I have read that there are some column screws that can come loose has anyone checked or replaced them on their car?
It’s a 1986 model.
Also how hard of a job is it? Tools?
Looked for a previous tread but couldn’t find,
Thanks
Last edited by rad928music; Jun 24, 2008 at 12:21 PM. Reason: change
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From: South Carolina
St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Looking for some help with Steer Column.
It feels loose and wiggles slightly when I hit a bump in the road.
If I accelerate on to the freeway or pass someone it’s ok but when I get off the gas the sucker wobbles (the car doesnt just the wheel).
I have read that there are some column screws that can come loose has anyone checked or replaced them on their car?
It’s a 1986 model.
Also how hard of a job is it? Tools?
Looked for a previous tread but couldn’t find,
Thanks
It feels loose and wiggles slightly when I hit a bump in the road.
If I accelerate on to the freeway or pass someone it’s ok but when I get off the gas the sucker wobbles (the car doesnt just the wheel).
I have read that there are some column screws that can come loose has anyone checked or replaced them on their car?
It’s a 1986 model.
Also how hard of a job is it? Tools?
Looked for a previous tread but couldn’t find,
Thanks
As usual 
steering10@hotmail.com
http://domesticmisfits.net/forums/vi...ring+clumn+fix
Here is an 87 ElCamino and a Fiero for same era, so the air bag isnt a part of the job
http://elcaminocentral.com/article95.html
http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
Last edited by steve40th; Jun 24, 2008 at 01:32 PM.
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From: Decatur Alabama
I have the same problem as well. Those articles seem to place most of the blame on the four screws at the very end. They don't seem to say much about the pivot pins. I assume the pivot pins are a 'do it while you're down there anyway' kind of thing?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Coldville
Sounds like a common problem.
I found a guy that does these here in Minnesota, he said it is most likely the screws in the column, he will do for 90 bucks but if its the hub behind it its $100 for part and $100 for work still better than the dealer that said it would be $500 at least no way man lol
Im thinking of doing it myself if i get this used one to practice on.
I found a guy that does these here in Minnesota, he said it is most likely the screws in the column, he will do for 90 bucks but if its the hub behind it its $100 for part and $100 for work still better than the dealer that said it would be $500 at least no way man lol
Im thinking of doing it myself if i get this used one to practice on.
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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 9,916
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From: South Carolina
St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Do, Support and housing together, DONT DO ONE OR THE OTHER!
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