Loose steering column
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From: Fayetteville NC
Loose steering column
My steering column is loose from side to side at the tilt joint. I can move the steering wheel from side to side in all tilt positions. Anyone had this problem? Any ideas?
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Fayetteville NC
So that causes the steering wheel to move side to side? Is it a safety issue, or just an annoyance? Also, judging from what I've seen, removing the steering column requires removing the face of the dash, correct? Any tips before I tackle this monster?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
I am not sure how it's done in the early C4s, but it ain't that bad.
2 bolts under the dash, 2 bolts on the fire wall, 1 bolt to the linkage, a few wires.
what causes it are those aforementioned little pins I was refering to. They wear out. Is it a safety issue? Damned right it is... sloppy steering is sloppy steering.
2 bolts under the dash, 2 bolts on the fire wall, 1 bolt to the linkage, a few wires.
what causes it are those aforementioned little pins I was refering to. They wear out. Is it a safety issue? Damned right it is... sloppy steering is sloppy steering.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Woodbridge NJ
The slop is caused by getting out of the car and using the wheel as a support device. My 84 had the same problem. I pulled the steering column and took it apart only to have the ball bearings fall all over the floor. I went ahead and replaced the column with one from a vette bone yard. Its been fine for over 15 months.
Good luck with the vette!
Good luck with the vette!
