Loose Steering Column
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From: Abbottstown Pa.
Loose Steering Column
Hello and Help:
I have an 86 with the usual loose steering column. I searched this forum and followed the instructions about tightening 2 of the 4 bolts that usually come loose. It didn’t help and I did not feel safe driving it. So I removed the entire steering column, dissembled it and found the jacket and support, Col Hsg broken. Of course with the “Rare” Z51 Performance Handling Package I had great difficulty finding used replacement parts. I did find the correct parts after searching 40 to 50 columns. I reinserted the rebuilt column into the car and found I had the thing assembled 180o off. So I did the easy attempt and pulled the steering wheel and turned it 180o so things line up. Long walk but here is the problem, the turn signal cancellation only works if I turn all the way left or right. Then it cancels. My question is, is there an easy fix for this or do I have to completely disassemble the column to correct this issue.
Thanks
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I have an 86 with the usual loose steering column. I searched this forum and followed the instructions about tightening 2 of the 4 bolts that usually come loose. It didn’t help and I did not feel safe driving it. So I removed the entire steering column, dissembled it and found the jacket and support, Col Hsg broken. Of course with the “Rare” Z51 Performance Handling Package I had great difficulty finding used replacement parts. I did find the correct parts after searching 40 to 50 columns. I reinserted the rebuilt column into the car and found I had the thing assembled 180o off. So I did the easy attempt and pulled the steering wheel and turned it 180o so things line up. Long walk but here is the problem, the turn signal cancellation only works if I turn all the way left or right. Then it cancels. My question is, is there an easy fix for this or do I have to completely disassemble the column to correct this issue.
Thanks
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