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gmc71 · 10-01-2005, 10:35 PM

I have been driving this truck for about a year and I think that I have been getting more and more play in my steering wheel. I have 3/4 ton 4x4 with power steering. The steering wheel can be turned at least 1/4 turn without any reaction, and i think its getting worse. Any ideas?

llegos · 10-01-2005, 10:40 PM

this is a really dumb idea, buy maybe youve been losing some fluid this whole time? i dont know if it would cause it, but it could be

68 50th · 10-02-2005, 01:40 AM

My guess is the coupler that is used to connect the steering column shaft to the steering gearbox.
It happend to me on a Camaro.

Longhorn Man · 10-02-2005, 07:52 AM

Lay under the truck, and have an assistand turn the wheel back and forth in the slop zone. (engine off) and see if y you can locate the slop. Should be easy to find, either a joint will be flexing, or there will be a lot of input to the gear box, and hardly any movement coming out of it.

Power steering fluid would not cause this condition.

**Stocker** · 10-02-2005, 10:43 AM

What Andy said - and if it's in the box, it should be replaced - though you might be able to buy some time by tightening the adjuster on the box.

10-01-2005, 10:35 PM	#1
gmc71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 115	Too much play in steering wheel ? I have been driving this truck for about a year and I think that I have been getting more and more play in my steering wheel. I have 3/4 ton 4x4 with power steering. The steering wheel can be turned at least 1/4 turn without any reaction, and i think its getting worse. Any ideas? __________________ 72 Chevy 4x4 350 55 Chevy Bel Air 350/350 53 Matchless G80s (motorcycle) 06 Trailblazer SS 400hp LS2

10-01-2005, 10:40 PM	#2
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	this is a really dumb idea, buy maybe youve been losing some fluid this whole time? i dont know if it would cause it, but it could be __________________ -Steve

10-02-2005, 01:40 AM	#3
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	My guess is the coupler that is used to connect the steering column shaft to the steering gearbox. It happend to me on a Camaro. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

10-02-2005, 10:43 AM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	What Andy said - and if it's in the box, it should be replaced - though you might be able to buy some time by tightening the adjuster on the box. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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10-02-2005, 07:52 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Lay under the truck, and have an assistand turn the wheel back and forth in the slop zone. (engine off) and see if y you can locate the slop. Should be easy to find, either a joint will be flexing, or there will be a lot of input to the gear box, and hardly any movement coming out of it. Power steering fluid would not cause this condition.



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