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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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My '02 Z06 with just under 36K has some play in the steering wheel. Dealer says it's normal or within limits or something. I can see the play is at the universal joint under the master cylinder. Does anyone know how to fix this. How about the part number for the steering shaft? Should I demand my dealer fix it before I go out of warranty?
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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My '02 Z06 with just under 36K has some play in the steering wheel. Dealer says it's normal or within limits or something. I can see the play is at the universal joint under the master cylinder. Does anyone know how to fix this. How about the part number for the steering shaft? Should I demand my dealer fix it before I go out of warranty?
I haven't noticed any problems but I haven't driven my Z in a while. I'll check tomorrow.

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Hi SAXN8R -

I have no free travel in the steering linkage - none at all.

I hate free play in a steering wheel. It's not the 70's anymore.

Make them fix it, or fix it yourself. JMO.

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